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The new space is designed to provide the full range of support to the startups and those filled with creative ideas. The centre is also aimed high to become the leading world-class creator community.

Leading mobile phone operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) has partnered with TCDC or Thailand Creative and Design Center to establish the the new playground "AIS D.C." (AIS Design Centre) in the heart of Bangkok for the new Thai generation to get inspired by the worlds of new technologies, design and business. This new space was created for the startups and the creative to share their ideas, inspiration, and knowledge, so they can further sharpen their creative edge and create their own businesses.

The establishment of the AIS D.C. venue refletcs the company's concept, Digital for Thais, which is its strong commitment to incubate the new generation and make them become the new main driving force of the Thailand's 4.0 era.

AIS has set the ambitious goal to transform the AIS D.C. into the world-class creator community. The venue is fully outfitted with the top-notched technologies, innovation, and digital tools for creating promising products and services.

The AIS D.C. consists of six zones, a library, meeting room, an exhibition area seminar/workshop, a studio, a playground and, all are wired up with the broadband Internet network boasting the Gigabyte-level connection speed.

One of the highlights of the venue is the Playground zone. It is the first time in Thailand and Asia, where the programme developers and the startups are allowed to try the API connection system on their products and services with AIS digital platform. Over 100 test devices are also available there for the free of charge use. Moreover, the zone offers a simulation of a NB-IOT network on which the programme developers can test their IOT equipment and services under the close advice of the AIS experts.

The AIS D.C. will be officially opened to the public on July 13, 2017. It is currently located on the fifth floor (the same floor where once the TCDC was situated) of the Emporium shopping mall. To mark its opening, AIS will hold special activities at the venue from July 13 to July 16 during which people will have a chance to enjoy from a wide selection of products with stunning design at the Art Market, to an interesting workshop, and a can't-miss talk show.

AIS Acting Chief Marketing officer Pratthana Leelapanang said," AIS continues to roll out the 3G, 4G, 4.5G networks, the Super WiFi networks, and new digital services to enable customers to live more. The company is committed to bring innovations to help Thais improve their living, according to its Digital for Thais concept,".

"In addition, the company has strong intention to provide an opportunity to the new generation, especially the budding startups and those with creative ideas, to make their dreams come true. We've realised that the new generation has strong intention to have their own businesses. This trend is in line with the national agenda of supporting the potential startups and turning them into the new driving engine of the Thailand's economy,"

Pratthana added that over the past six years AIS had provided the full range of support to the new generation through the project called AIS the StartUp. Its close collaboration with the startups enables AIS to understand different desires of various groups of the startups. One of their desires is to access the world-class infrastructure and supporting tools in order to turn their creative ideas into reality and then get their businesses off the ground. They also need mentors from various fields to share knowledge of business management with them, whether it be MKT, HR, PR, law, and many more.

Regarding this, AIS decided to set up the AIS D.C. space, aiming to be their new community and a new centre of creativity. It is the place they can enjoy creative power of technologies, design, and business ideas, all in one place.

Pratthana concluded that AIS was always ready to take leading roles of incubating digital human capital, offering new digital services, and being a main engine to drive the Thailand's economic growth.

AIS D.C. consists of six zones

1. Library : A place to find more than 10,000 design and technology magazines and e-books from all over the world.
2. Meeting Room : Private meeting rooms that can accommodate 2-10 people and with high-speed internet and facilities.
3. Exhibition : “Introduction Startup” in July
4. Seminar/ Workshop : There are a number of intensive courses from the experts on technology, design, business and etc. We will also bring you the talks with the successful startups.
5. Studio : Professional production studio rental services.
6. Playground : AIS D.C. is the first to let the creators try the API connection system on their products and services with AIS Digital Platform whereby varieties of digital businesses are supported, along with close consultation from AIS experts.

The AIS D.C. centre is currently located on the fifth floor (same floor once the TCDC was located) of the Emporium shopping mall. It will be officially opened to the public on July 13, 2017.

The annual membership fee for general people is Bt 1,200/person, while that of the students is Bt 600/person. The AIS D.C. members are also entitled to use the facilities of the TCDC in every branches. Apply for membership at https://aisdc.ais.co.th. For more information, please visit Facebook Fanpage : AIS D.C. #AISDC

Fact Sheet AIS D.C.

AIS D.C. : 6 Zone

1. Open Community Library : A place to find more than 10,000 design and technology magazines and e-books from all over the world.
2. Meeting Room : Private meeting rooms that can accommodate 2-10 people and with high-speed internet and facilities.
3. Exhibition : “Introduction Startup” in July
4. Community Seminar / Workshop : There are a number of intensive courses from the experts on technology, design, business and etc. We will also bring you the talks with the successful startups.
5. Studio : Professional production studio rental services.
6. Playground : AIS D.C. is the first to let the creators try the API connection system on their products and services with AIS Digital Platform whereby varieties of digital businesses are supported, along with close consultation from AIS experts.

Member fees

1. One day pass : 150 THB
2. Year pass : Normal 1,200 THB
   Student 600 THB
   (Regular price at 3,000 THB)