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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.
AI reforms sought in bid to become regional hub
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2025
» Thailand wants to accelerate improvements to its artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, create an AI software testing centre, strengthen its AI training and develop more deep-tech startups, all as part of a drive to become a regional AI hub.
SilverActif targets over-50s
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/12/2023
» The silver generation, meaning people aged 50 and above, is considered a blue ocean for marketers because of their high spending and brand loyalty, though it remains an untapped market, says marketing firm SilverActif Co.
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.
Drivers for airasia ride to get full employment option
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/09/2022
» The airasia Super App is pushing the ride-hailing service industry to the next level by announcing a full employment option for drivers of its e-hailing arm -- airasia ride -- to attract them to the platform.
Grab profitability imminent
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/07/2022
» Grab Thailand is aiming to attain profitability next year, which marks a decade of operations in the country, driven by its ride-hailing services and online grocery shopping.
Twitter sale could pique brands
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/05/2022
» The prospective purchase of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk, who has vowed to protect freedom of speech on the social media platform, could draw more engagement from young people, giving brands greater opportunities to tap the group, say marketing and media pundits.
Grace period for businesses to meet PDPA
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2022
» A grace period is going to be offered to small businesses trying to meet the minimum security requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which is scheduled to be fully enforced starting in June, according to the Personal Data Protection Committee.
Brands urged to exploit 'silver shoppers'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/12/2021
» Brands need to pay more attention to senior citizens as this group has high purchasing power and is open to new products, according to Wunderman Thompson Thailand, a marketing communications agency.