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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.
Flash Group to cease Malaysia operations
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/01/2026
» Flash Group, Thailand’s unicorn startup, recently announced the closure of its express delivery operations in Malaysia as of Jan 31 after more than three years of service.
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.
Eateries hit by plunging sales, rising costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/07/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is facing significant headwinds in the current economic climate, with many businesses reporting a substantial drop in revenue amid increasing operational costs.
Foodpanda calls it a day in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2025
» Analysts expect Thailand's food delivery market will have only two to three major players as market maturity requires economies of scale and players diversifying to businesses with better profit margins.
Authorities probe gamblers’ Line accounts
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2024
» More than 4,000 official Line accounts linked to illegal online gambling websites have been targeted for closure with users liable for criminal punishment, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.
Food delivery market maturing
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2024
» Thailand’s online food delivery sector is becoming more sustainable with fewer players, according to an industry observer.
Lazada ups presence with features, services
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/03/2023
» Thailand's e-marketplace landscape remains highly competitive, despite the planned closure tomorrow of JD Central -- the sector's third-largest player.
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.
GrabMart to woo more small merchants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/09/2022
» Grab, an on-demand superapp available in Southeast Asia, is sharpening its focus on "Quick Commerce" by ramping up efforts to attract small-sized merchants to its GrabMart platform to drive growth in this high-potential segment.