AIS - About the company
AIS is a public company based in Phaya Thai (Thailand), founded in 1985 by Thaksin Shinawatra. It operates as a Provider of wireless WiFi, fibre broadband internet, mobile communication, and television services. The company has 32 active competitors, including 15 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Verizon, AT&T and Vodafone.
Company Details
- Website
- www.ais.th/consumers
- Email ID
- *****@ais.co.th
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1985
Location
Phaya Thai, Thailand
Stage
Public
Ranked
12th among 32 active competitors
Employee Count
4,312 as on May 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Public
AIS's IPO details
AIS got listed on Nov 05, 1991.
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AIS's funding and investors
AIS has not raised any funding rounds yet.
AIS's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of AIS is Thaksin Shinawatra. Somchai Lertsutiwong is the CEO of AIS.
Here are the details of AIS's key team members:
- Thaksin Shinawatra: Founder of AIS.
- Somchai Lertsutiwong: CEO of AIS.
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AIS's employee count trend
AIS has 4,312 employees as of May 26. Here is AIS's employee count trend over the years:
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AIS's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of AIS include Verizon, AT&T and Vodafone. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of AIS, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Verizon 1983, New York City (United States), Public | Provider of wireless, internet, TV, and phone services | - | 82/100 | |
2nd | AT&T 1876, Dallas (United States), Public | Provider of wireless and internet services | - | 82/100 | |
3rd | Vodafone 1982, Newbury (United Kingdom), Public | Virtual card-linked wallet for consumer payments | - | 81/100 | |
4th | Telecom Italia 1994, Rome (Italy), Public | Integrated telecom service provider | - | 77/100 | |
5th | Digicel Group 2001, Kingston (Jamaica), Acquired | Telecommunication services provider | - | 77/100 | |
6th | French Telecommunication major | - | 76/100 | ||
7th | Comcast 1963, Philadelphia (United States), Public | Provider of phone, internet, and television services | - | 72/100 | |
8th | Telefonica 1924, Madrid (Spain), Public | Provider of mobile and fixed-line telephony services | - | 72/100 | |
9th | Provider of mobile communication services | - | 66/100 | ||
10th | Provider of system integrated telecom and IPTV services | - | 66/100 | ||
12th | Provider of wireless WiFi, fibre broadband internet, mobile communication, and television services | - | - | 64/100 |
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AIS's Investments and acquisitions
AIS has made 2 investments in companies including Storms and Noonswoon. AIS has also acquired 3 companies including Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund and 3BB.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Nov 15, 2022 | Acquisition | 2014 | Bangkok (Thailand) | |
Jul 04, 2022 | Acquisition | 2009 | Pak Kret (Thailand) | |
Jul 04, 2022 | Acquisition | 2007 | Bangkok (Thailand) |
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News related to AIS
Media has covered AIS for a total of 12 events in the last 1 year, 7 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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AIS and Bangkok Land partner to develop Thailand's Muang Thong Thani into a smart economic districtBangkok Post•Jul 16, 2026•AIS
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Singtel Considers REIT to Fund Data Center and AI Build-outDCD•Jul 03, 2026•Singtel, Thales, Optus, AIS and 1 other
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AIS, Match Group, and Tinder Launch "Human Connection Campaign Thailand" to Combat LonelinessBangkok Post•Jun 29, 2026•AIS, Match Group
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Business General AIS, ministry join forces to promote AI-ready workforceBangkok Post•Apr 22, 2026•Education, AIS
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AIS secures rights to PGA broadcasts, expanding content package in ThailandBangkok Post•Dec 03, 2025•AIS, PGA TOUR
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AIS and partners prepare for virtual bank launch with Clicx Bank in ThailandMobileWorldLive•Aug 11, 2025•AIS
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