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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.
Tech sector braces for new US export rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Thai technology industry is preparing for the impact of new tiered US AI chip export restrictions set to take effect on May 15.
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.
Lazada chief set for exit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2024
» Lazada Thailand is planning to replace its chief, according to a source close to the e-marketplace operator who requested anonymity.
E-commerce competition set to heat up
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/01/2024
» The round of layoffs taking place at Alibaba-owned Lazada in Southeast Asia signals tougher competition in Thailand's e-commerce sector as players jockey for profit growth to increase investor confidence and prepare for new rivals.
Demand for labour rises almost 11%
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/11/2023
» Labour demand increased 10.8% year-on-year during the first nine months of this year, with the travel sector registering the highest growth in job recruitment as the segment rebounds following the pandemic, says online recruitment firm JobThai.
Thais among top 10 global freelance hires
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thai freelancers are among the top 10 globally in terms of hires via Freelancer.com, the world's largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace.
Grab focuses on long-term journey
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/12/2022
» Amid economic uncertainty and a spending slowdown, super-app Grab projects the industry is moving towards new business practices where price wars become less intense, focusing instead on building customer loyalty and broadening customer segments.
Shopee to cut jobs in Thailand amid economic challenges
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/09/2022
» E-marketplace company Shopee is pursuing fresh job cuts in Thailand, albeit a low single-digit reduction of its headcount in the country, as part of its efforts to attain profitability and weather economic challenges.
A cagey play on delivery market dominance
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/09/2022
» Amid tough competition in the parcel delivery segment and economic headwinds, leading courier Kerry Express (Thailand) is paying attention to effective cost management, technology and cross-border delivery services to thrive in the Thai market.