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Live streaming sales change the game
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/10/2025
» Live commerce in Thailand has ushered in a new era, marked by a high value of sales transactions within a short period, similar to the landscape in China.
Influencers and online sellers in Thai taxman’s sights
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Revenue Department has reiterated that all individuals who earn income — regardless of the source, including from online sales or influencer activities — are required to file and pay income tax.
Janey's lucrative livestream a 'marketing masterclass'
Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thammasat University has hailed singer Ratchanok "Janey" Suwannaket's record-breaking livestream commerce success as a marketing masterclass in using fun and collaboration to drive Thailand's highest-ever sales.
Online sellers hit by large increases in fees
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/09/2025
» Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop have all raised their sales transaction fees and introduced additional service charges, leading to higher costs for merchants.
New DES minister urged to prioritise AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/09/2025
» Three major industry organisations are urging Chaichanok Chidchob, the incoming digital economy and society (DES) minister, to prioritise the national artificial intelligence (AI) policy and sovereign technology development.
Thai banks told to step up scam vigilance
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Thai banks to tighten their account opening procedures and enforce stricter Know Your Customer standards, stressing that early intervention is crucial in blocking scammers who exploit mule accounts for money laundering and fraud.
Push for bill to protect freelancers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Klatham Party is pushing for a bill to promote legal and welfare protection for more than 20 million freelance workers nationwide.
Fraud sweep causes fallout
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2025
» In principle, any government deserves praise for efforts to tackle online fraud and mule accounts. However, the latest attempt by the Bank of Thailand (BoT), the cyber police under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the police, and commercial banks has drawn condemnation, rather than praise.
Thailand said to weigh tax on gold trades to slow baht rally
Published on 15/09/2025
» Thai authorities are considering a tax on physical gold trading to slow a rally in the nation’s currency that has threatened exports and tourism. The baht fell the most in six weeks.
DES urges calm amid locked bank accounts
News, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has opened a special "war room" to urgently address complaints over frozen bank accounts, after a surge of reports from online vendors and individuals who found their funds locked due to suspected links with so-called "mule accounts."