Gemalto, a dealer in digital security, has stated that it will enable its Trusted Services Management service to bring near-Field Communication apps in Thailand.

The company for this purpose has signed partnership agreements with Thailand’s second largest bank – KASIKORNBANK and Thailand’s telecommunications operator – Advanced Info Services.

According to Gemalto (News - Alert), their Trusted Service Manager can act as an intermediary to address the business and operational requirements for the successful mass deployment of mobile payment. The main role envisaged for the TSM is to help service providers securely distribute and manage contactless services for their customers using the networks of mobile operators.

The Mobile NFC apps that Gemalto is working to launch is supposed to open up an entire new dimension in digital freedom for Thai consumers, transforming their mobile phones into contactless devices for touch-and-go applications, such as payment at retail outlet partners.

Suvit Arayawilaipong, Vice President Product & Service Development of AIS has commented that with the ubiquitous nature of mobile phones, they are always looking for innovations to improve their offerings to their customers. This is the first OTA (over-the-air) provisioning service that is offered from outside the country. It allows NFC to be deployed in Thailand smoothly and securely.

Officials with KASIKORNBANK have opinioned that leveraging Gemalto’s experience, they are able to make NFC payment easy to use. The bank has a simple user interface on the phone that guides a user to some 40 retail outlets where they can immediately perform mobile NFC payments like for food, entertainment and grocery shopping. They will appreciate this fast and fuss-free new means of payment.

Tan Teck-Lee, President of Gemalto Asia added that with KASIKORNBANK and AIS they are able to bring the convenience of mobile NFC sooner and in a secure manner to Thai consumers. Gemalto’s TSM services are designed to be implemented securely across national borders and this will help countries to overcome local barriers to NFC implementations. Gemalto is clearly the partner of choice, having the most extensive experience in NFC launches and numerous pilot programs active across the world.

Recently, Gemalto purchased more stakes in Netsize and acquired Cinterion Wireless (News - Alert) Modules.