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Ministries agree to ease ride-hailing registration
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and Transport Ministry have reached an agreement to ease some of the burden drivers face when registering to provide a service via ride-hailing platforms.
Oversight of gross profit fee examined
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) is conducting a study into efforts to govern the gross profit (GP) fee charged by digital platforms, having been assigned this task by Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob.
Grab unit upbeat on potential for growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/03/2023
» Grab Thailand is optimistic with regard to its operating profit this year given the business direction of its parent, Nasdaq-listed Grab Holding, which aims to break even.
inDrive to roll out Thai service by June
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/01/2023
» International ride-hailing service operator inDrive is set to launch its service in Thailand by June to capitalise on this fast-growing segment in the country.
Value of e-commerce forecast to hit B4tn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/10/2021
» The value of Thailand's e-commerce is expected to grow 6.1% to 4 trillion baht this year, crucially driven by businesses that are sharpening their focus on the business-to-customer (B2C) model in the wake of the pandemic, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).
Internet economy on trajectory to $53bn value
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/11/2020
» Thailand's internet economy is expected to hit US$53 billion in 2025, a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% from an estimated $18 billion this year, driven by e-commerce and online travel segments, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2020 report.
Yahoo Japan, Line synergy via merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/11/2019
» The planned merger between Yahoo Japan and messaging app Line is a strategic move by a multinational conglomerate holding company to explore business synergy with a super app seeking opportunities, says Pisut Ngamvijitvong, a senior analyst at Kasikorn Securities (KS).
Grab voices confidence in Trip Planner
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/04/2019
» Grab, the largest ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, launched its Trip Planner service on Tuesday, allowing users in Bangkok to plan trips around the city on public transport such as buses, ferries and the skytrain.