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Stricter rules for digital platforms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/03/2026
» After months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
E-commerce sovereignty picks up with Pantip Mall
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand has begun to explore the concept of local e-commerce sovereignty with the debut of Pantip Mall e-marketplace, as regulators and local e-commerce veterans share growing concerns over the dominance of foreign platforms.
Thailand's smartphone market likely to face contraction
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thailand's smartphone market is likely to contract amid economic uncertainty, the Middle East conflict and rising memory component costs, according to Thai Samsung Electronics Co.
Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
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.
Jaymart, Singer eye larger slice of B100bn smartphone market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/01/2026
» Despite economic headwinds, Jaymart Mobile Co Ltd has continued to expand its branch network to increase coverage, while Singer Thailand is placing greater emphasis on smartphone loans, with both aiming to grow their share of Thailand's 100-billion-baht smartphone market.
Regional firms ramping up AI deployment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/01/2026
» Asia-Pacific companies are shifting rapidly from artificial intelligence (AI) trials to full-scale deployment.
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.
Ageless Innovation taps elderly market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/12/2025
» Ageless Innovation, a US-based robotic therapy pet company, has entered the Thai market to capitalise on the ageing demographics.