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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.
Trump tariff drama could depress SET in second half
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index reached a new low for the year in June, trading in a range between 1,053.79 and 1,149.68 points, and ending the month at 1,089.56, down 59.62 points or 5.2% from the month before.
Political hiatus looms over economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to take 1-3 months to hand down the final verdict on the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after the court suspended her from the post over a leaked recording of a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Fate of N3 lottery hangs in the balance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2024
» The government may reconsider the sale of three-digit lottery tickets, or N3, if the experimental phase fails to effectively address the issue of underground lotteries.
Energy Absolute launches probe into fraud claims
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/07/2024
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) has set up a committee to look into the alleged fraud committed by its former chief executive and chief financial executive, yet the renewable energy producer insisted it would go ahead with a 5.5-billion-baht bond issuance, despite the recent negative developments pertaining to the company's credibility.
Why is the SET in a protracted slump?
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2024
» On July 1, with investors searching for clues about their investments in the second half of 2024, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index slipped below the psychological level of 1,300 points for the second time in a month.
Supporting Thailand's transition to a low-carbon society
Business, UOB Thailand, Published on 02/07/2024
» Record-breaking heatwaves in the summer and flash floods during monsoon season are expected to become the "new normal" as Thailand adjusts to extreme weather.
Political risk weighs on economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thai politics is nearing a turning point, as next month the political fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leader of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) are scheduled to have their cases decided by the Constitutional Court.
B300 tourism fee remains in limbo
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/05/2023
» The new government is expected to decide the fate of the 300-baht tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.