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Levelling the e-commerce playing field
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.
New import duty a double-edged sword
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Customs Department's imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht starting on Jan 1, 2026 will have both positive and negative impacts for Thailand.
Report declares Thai digital economy still robust
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite macroeconomic headwinds, weak domestic consumption and rising household debt, Thailand’s digital economy remains resilient.
TikTok targets app marketers in bid to accelerate growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/11/2025
» TikTok is helping app marketers move beyond simple download metrics to achieve real business outcomes, turning user acquisition into measurable transactions and long-term growth.
Etix launches second data centre facility
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/08/2025
» Global data centre provider Etix Everywhere has launched ETIX BKK#2 data centre facility worth €220 million in Bangkok, increasing its total data centre capacity in Thailand to 28 megawatts.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5, its most advanced AI model yet
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2025
» OpenAI has launched GPT-5, its latest and most powerful artificial intelligence model, marking a major milestone in the company’s pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The model is now available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier, and through its API for developers and businesses.
Five pillars for the digital economy
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/08/2025
» Thailand must reinforce five strategic pillars — technology, SME participation, digital skills and talent, financial inclusion and innovation, and cybersecurity and data governance — to secure long-term, sustainable growth in its digital economy, according to Maneerut Anulomsombut, chief executive of Sea (Thailand).
Digital ad spending in Thailand to rise 10%
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2025
» Thai online ad spending this year is forecast to grow 10% to 35 billion baht, based on a gradual rebound of the local economy and intense competition in the digital sector, according to the Digital Advertising Association (Thailand) or DAAT.
AI skills deemed vital for workers, students
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/03/2025
» Instead of fearing being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), Thai workers and students should focus on acquiring skills for emerging job opportunities in the AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity sectors, according to tech executives.
Sea optimistic on prospects for soft power
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2025
» Thailand can harness soft power to lift its economy, particularly through brands and content exports, according to Maneerut Anulomsombut, chief executive of Sea (Thailand).