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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.
Centre calls on entrepreneurs to develop core competencies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/11/2025
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's (UTCC) Competitiveness Center is calling on Thai entrepreneurs to build core competencies to ensure sustainable growth and adapt to the rapidly evolving platform economy structure.
GreenIO creates AI-driven air quality device
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/10/2025
» GreenIO, a Bangkok-based artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) solutions company, has developed an AI-powered air quality monitoring system to help safeguard underserved communities from the harmful effects of PM2.5 pollution.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5, its most advanced AI model yet
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2025
» OpenAI has launched GPT-5, its latest and most powerful artificial intelligence model, marking a major milestone in the company’s pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The model is now available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier, and through its API for developers and businesses.
BoI gets extra B10bn to cushion blow of US tariffs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Board of Investment's (BoI) Competitiveness Fund has received additional funding of 10 billion baht to minimise the impact of both US reciprocal tariff policies and new global minimum tax rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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.
Science, AI key to digital hub drive
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand should invest more in science education and research, while broadening its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to gain an advantage in its quest to become a digital hub in Southeast Asia, according to tech experts and the World Bank.
Acer, Butterbear team up for laptop
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/07/2025
» Acer Computer has teamed up with Butterbear, a famous Thai mascot, to launch a limited edition laptop appealing to a younger local audience.