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Brutal e-commerce war forces NocNoc to close
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/01/2026
» The closure of NocNoc, the last remaining major Thai-owned e‑marketplace, underscores the tough nature of the e‑commerce industry, which demands scale and rapid growth.
Temu disrupts Thai online retailers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/07/2024
» The flood of cheap Chinese products into Thailand is expected to grow even larger following the entry of the Chinese online retailer Temu to the local e-commerce market on Monday.
Alibaba rumoured to dump Lazada
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/06/2024
» An industry source familiar with Alibaba and the e-commerce industry says the company is in talks with Central Group and Charoen Pokphand (CP) to sell its stake in Lazada Thailand, following intensifying competition in the local market.
JD Central to end Thai operations on March 3
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/01/2023
» E-marketplace JD Central announced it will end its operations in Thailand on March 3, bringing down the curtain on its six years of operating an e-commerce business in the country.
JD Central to end local operations in March
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/01/2023
» E-marketplace JD Central has announced it will end its operations in Thailand from March 3.
Shift from promotions to profit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/10/2022
» After a decade of fierce battle in the e-commerce industry, offering huge promotions, subsidies and discount campaigns, the competition is expected to cool down as operators focus on profit and sustainable growth instead of burning cash to attract users.
JD, Central rift could herald end of tie-up
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/06/2022
» A difference in culture and working styles is causing a rift between Central Group and Chinese internet giant JD.com regarding their e-marketplace joint venture JD Central, according to a source familiar with the two companies.
JD in triple-pronged strategy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/09/2021
» JD Central, a major e-commerce platform in Thailand, is tapping into on-demand delivery services, riding on omnichannel strategies and committing to providing discounts in a bid to drive its revenue stream and retain its customer base.
JD charters Shenzhen flights for fast delivery
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/05/2021
» Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched chartered cargo flights between Shenzhen and Bangkok to ensure deliveries within 48 hours as it aims to capitalise on growing cross-border e-commerce.
Domestic retail e-commerce set to surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/04/2021
» E-commerce penetration in the retail sector could triple in the next few years as the pandemic pushes brands to go online and cross-border sales increase, says JD Central, an e-commerce joint venture between Central Group and Chinese internet giant JD.com.