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Digital reciprocity on the horizon
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/10/2025
» The US-Thailand framework for an agreement on reciprocal trade is expected to establish a robust foundation for digital reciprocity, empowering American investments in Thailand -- including strategic data centre deployments.
Setting up a platform economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/02/2025
» Thailand drafted the Digital Platform Economy Act, a new law to govern the expanding number of digital platforms, aiming to maintain economic and social security.
Digital push woos multinational firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/06/2023
» Many foreign software firms established offices in Thailand this year to capitalise on the country’s continuing digital transformation and to serve the demand of local enterprises.
Law to protect drivers raises cost concerns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/01/2023
» A draft bill meant to protect independent workers and improve their quality of life has unsettled online food delivery platforms as they are concerned about higher costs and having to pass the burden onto customers.
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.
Lazada, Shopee, JD Central rack up losses to gain users
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/06/2022
» Marred by intense competition and several promotional campaigns, the three major e-commerce operators in Thailand have racked up a combined 39 billion baht in operational losses over the past seven years, according to Creden Data, a data analytics service provider.
Calls for over-the-top video industry to be self-regulating
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/04/2022
» Over-the-top (OTT) businesses should be self-regulating to ensure operational flexibility and enhance the business environment, which would be a boon for the labour market and the economy, according to a seminar held by Asia Internet Coalition, an industry association that gathers leading Asia-Pacific internet companies.
Pundits seek further clarity over platform draft decree
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/03/2022
» The draft royal decree aimed at regulating digital platforms could protect consumers, but the details regarding its compliance and enforcement remain in question, say e-commerce and academic pundits.
PayPal suspension to hit Thais amid tough market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/02/2022
» Global online payment PayPal is scheduled to suspend most services for consumers, freelancers and sole proprietors in Thailand from March 7 as it is seeking ways to comply with Thai regulations.
Line TV closes citing intense competition, rising costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/11/2021
» Line Thailand closed down its operation of Line TV after eight years amid intense competition of streaming services and the high cost of content licences.