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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.
TikTok touts $2bn of online safety and trust measures
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/07/2025
» TikTok is investing US$2 billion globally each year on trust and safety measures, while it unveils new features to enhance platform security, family well-being, and creator empowerment.
Thai e-commerce rivalry set to surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/01/2024
» Geopolitical conflict between the US and China is bringing new e-commerce players into Thailand, which is expected to heat up market competition and widen the cross-border e-commerce market.
Thai online marketplaces finally move into profit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/05/2023
» Thailand's e-marketplace players are shifting to profitability after almost a decade of losses, attributed to cautious spending, operating adjustments and increasing service fees.
Echoes of overregulation in new digital platforms law
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2022
» A draft royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms could become an impediment to them if it imposes overregulation or makes unnecessary demands, say legal experts.
Committee finalised for data protection act
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2022
» The committee responsible for spearheading tasks for the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been established, unlocking the process ushering in necessary subordinate regulations as the law is set to be fully enforced in June.
Delay in panel formation hampers preparedness for Personal Data Protection Act
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/09/2020
» The delay in the official endorsement of those sitting on the Personal Data Protection Committee is expected to hinder preparedness by the private and public sectors, which need guidelines to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
PDPA delay decree going before cabinet
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/05/2020
» A royal decree drafted to postpone the enforcement of most sections in Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) by a year will be tabled before the cabinet for approval next week, says the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
EMPG acquires Kaidee in Asean expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2020
» Emerging Markets Property Group (EMPG), a Dubai-based bespoke online classified solutions provider, has taken over Kaidee, one of Thailand's major marketplaces, as part of its strategy to expand its footprint in Asean.
A total retail experience
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/11/2019
» Alibaba is known for its strong position in global online shopping, but the Chinese tech giant is adding advanced technologies ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) and voice shopping to augmented reality (AR), robotics, face recognition and interactive holographic signage to its portfolio to ensure a competitive edge and raise the bar for its customer experience.