TrueMoney Touch SIM Wins 2008 Economic Innovation Award

Dr. Suchinda Chotipanich (2nd from right) Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology as well as Chairman of the National Innovation Agency, and Mr. Kosit Panpiamrat (2nd from left) Chairman of the Judging Panel for the Awards of the National Innovation Agency join in congratulating True Money Co., Ltd., represented by Mr. Piyachart Ratanaprasartporn (right) General Manager and Mr. Thanapol Manavuthivej (left), Assistant Director, Head of Touch SIM at the event when the competition results of the 2008 National Innovation Awards were announced. The innovative “Touch SIM” using RFID technology allows electronic financial business transactions and E-commerce services to be performed from mobile phones. This groundbreaking service won the 2008 National Innovation Award as the second runner in the economy category. True is the sole Thai telecommunications firm that won the award, out of 407 entries. TrueMoney is the first service operator in the world to design and develop the Touch SIM using RFID technology for use with mobile phones. It can help enterprises expand their commercial services and help reduce the need to carry cash while providing more convenience for consumers. About TrueMoney TrueMoney, a subsidiary of True Corporation, has been authorized by the Bank of Thailand to operate an e-money business and by the Revenue Department to be a payment agent. True Money ensures safe and secure service for customers by using advanced code access technology based on international standards. Customers can carry out financial transactions – top-ups, payments, transfers and withdrawals, anywhere and at any time via TrueMoney on TrueMove mobile phones. For more information, please contact: Corporate Communications & Marketing PR, Pimolpan Siriwongwan-ngarm Tel:+66 (0) 2699 2772 Email: [email protected] Wipada Isara Tel: +66 (0) 2699 2778 Email: [email protected] Aziam Burson-Marsteller Porntip Lertvechakul Tel: +66 (0) 22529871-7 Email: [email protected] Jaruwan Vorarakthananune Tel: +66 (0) 22529871-7 Email: [email protected] สามารถคลิกดูภาพประกอบได้ที่ www.thaipr.net

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