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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.
E-commerce group weighs new duty rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/11/2025
» There are two sides concerning the Customs Department's preparations for the imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht on Jan 1, 2026, according to Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers, president of the Thai e-Commerce Association.
Live streaming sales change the game
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/10/2025
» Live commerce in Thailand has ushered in a new era, marked by a high value of sales transactions within a short period, similar to the landscape in China.
Green logistics hub unveiled
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/10/2025
» DHL Supply Chain Thailand has invested 1.39 billion baht (€35 million) to set up the Bangna Sustainable Logistics Center, the first DHL supply chain facility worldwide to be fully powered by renewable energy from on-site solar systems.
Robinhood and Foodpanda eye tie-up
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/05/2025
» Yip In Tsoi, the operator of the food delivery platform Robinhood, is in discussions with Delivery Hero, the parent of foodpanda, over a potential strategic redirection agreement potential collaboration models, though not for an acquisition.
Vendors see buoyant smartphone market in first quarter
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/02/2025
» The government's Easy E-Receipt scheme, Chinese New Year holiday and attractive instalment programmes should drive demand in the smartphone market during the first quarter amid economic challenges, according to vendors.
Thai fintech group SCB X sells Robinhood app for B2bn
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/09/2024
» SCB X Plc, a leading Thai financial technology group, has sold Purple Ventures Co Ltd, the provider of the Robinhood application, to a group of investors led by Yip In Tsoi Group.
Singapore University of Social Sciences academy opens its doors
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/08/2024
» Orange Cap Innovative (OCI), a local venture builder, is joining forces with Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to establish the "Success Academy" in Thailand, promoting lifelong learning opportunities and global entrepreneurship.
Lazada chief sets out growth plans for Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2023
» We want to be "customer obsessed" rather than "competition obsessed", according to the priority outlined by Lazada Thailand chief executive Werapong Goo.
IT market facing shrinking sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/11/2022
» The IT market is facing subdued demand caused by economic challenges, high inflation and the weaker baht with the prospect of a sales contraction this year, according to IT product distributors.