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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.
Crypto firm accidentally sends $44bn in bitcoin to users
Published on 07/02/2026
» SEOUL - The South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday that it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange.
Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
Loyalty a challenge among Gen Z employees
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/02/2026
» Over 50% of Thai Gen Z professionals are expected to leave their employer after only 1-2 years, according to global talent partner Robert Walters.
Local Japanese companies upbeat for the first half
Somhatai Mosika, Published on 28/01/2026
» Business sentiment among Japanese companies in Thailand is expected to improve in the first half of this year, yet concerns remain regarding sluggish domestic demand, fierce competition, rising labour costs and fluctuations in exchange rates, according to a survey by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bangkok (JCCB).
Hong Kong steps up bid to become global gold trading hub with Shanghai agreement
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/01/2026
» Hong Kong will sign an accord with Shanghai next week to establish a cross-border gold trade clearing system, a move the financial chief says will bolster the city's push to become an international gold trading hub.
Warning over fallout from tariffs court case
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» Business executives warn of renewed turbulence if the US Supreme Court eventually rules against President Donald Trump in a high-profile case challenging the legality of his global import tariffs, saying uncertainties would mar economic sentiment.
Thai trade with Iran under scrutiny
WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 13/01/2026
» A threat by US Prsident Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on goods from countries “doing business” with Iran is unlikely to directly affect Thailand’s export and import sectors, according to the Ministry of Finance.
New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy
Published on 09/01/2026
» HARBIN – The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Heilongjiang 2025 (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) successfully concluded in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China.
All eyes on the poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.