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Guidance to police platforms in the offing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thai state agencies are gearing up to address the dominant foreign e-commerce platforms and curb illegal imports, aiming to support local businesses as they try to remain competitive.
Senate panel preps e-commerce guidelines to address foreign players' dominance
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/05/2025
» A Senate committee plans to propose guidelines in its draft of the Platform Economy Act to address the dominance of foreign players in Thai e-commerce.
Financial scam decree touts shared responsibility
Business, Published on 05/05/2025
» An amended emergency decree mandates shared responsibility for financial scams among all stakeholders, but taking personal precautions remains the most effective defence.
Users share responsibility in financial fraud decree
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2025
» Victims of financial crimes may be fully liable for damages if losses result from their own negligence under the new emergency decree, according to the Bank of Thailand.
29 Partners Unite to Tackle Food Waste Nationwide
Published on 24/04/2025
» BANGKOK – 24 April 2025: A coalition of 29 government agencies, private companies, and academic institutions has pledged to strengthen Thailand’s food waste management efforts through FoodWasteHub.com, an online knowledge-sharing platform that connects local research with practical solutions to support the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy and national food waste reduction strategies.
Unpacking the Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/04/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has assigned the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to draft the country's first Game Industry Act in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, creating a law that covers all dimensions of the digital game business and services.
Mahidol international college touts AI assistant for students
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/03/2025
» Mahidol University International College (MUIC) in Thailand has launched the artificial intelligence (AI) platform "AI Copter" as a personal assistant for students.
Is Thailand Ready for AI-Driven Live Commerce?
Published on 12/03/2025
» Live commerce is no longer new or revolutionary in Thailand, having entered the market in 2016. However, AI-powered live commerce is still in its infancy here. In contrast, China has fully embraced AI-driven live selling, making it an integral part of social commerce. Platforms such as Douyin (TikTok), Taobao (Alibaba), and Xiaohongshu (Red) now feature AI avatars streaming 24/7, selling everything from toothpicks to SUVs while engaging audiences of all ages.
Time to promote use of digital IDs
News, Published on 03/03/2025
» We often take the ability to prove our identity for granted, but a government-issued ID is key to accessing essential services like health care, banking and registering property ownership. And not everyone has one. That is why United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.9, which aims to "provide legal identity for all" by 2030, is so important.
Jagat Relaunches "Coin Hunt" in Thailand with Safety Upgrades
Published on 27/02/2025
» Jagat, a social platform born in Southeast Asia that has gained global popularity, is relaunching its popular "Coin Hunt" feature in Thailand with enhanced safety measures. Following public concerns over security and disturbances, Jagat’s founders travelled to Thailand to meet with relevant authorities, working closely to address these issues and implement key improvements.