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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.
India's pledge no threat to local data centres
Business, Sirivish Toomgum and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/02/2026
» Thailand's ambition to become Southeast Asia's data centre hub should not be directly affected by India's plan to offer a 20-year tax holiday to foreign firms using local data centres, as India is not a major rival to Thailand in attracting data centre investment, say local executives.
Adapting to a new world order
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/02/2026
» As the global order shifts rapidly to geopolitical tensions, evolving trade rules and technological competition that is reshaping economics, business leaders and analysts are urging the country to adapt to these changes.
Rental market thrives despite demand for home ownership
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» Most Thais continue to value owning high-value assets such as homes, widely regarded as symbols of stability, success and social standing, while the rental market is expanding rapidly as more consumers seek flexibility and avoid long-term debt obligations, according to the SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
ID project in the eye of the storm
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortemvasana, Published on 29/11/2025
» Thailand's suspension of iris scans by Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the World ID project, highlights the challenges the country faces in regulating emerging technology.
Ekniti sounds call to prepare economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2025
» The finance minister says Thailand faces challenges in three spheres: a new global trade order, technological transformation and severe climate change.
Thai businesses oppose new industry rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged lawmakers to reconsider three draft bills it says could harm Thailand's fragile economy.
Ekniti submits new savings account plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to call for a new individual savings account (ISA) as a tax-deductible savings instrument to replace the retirement mutual fund (RMF) and long-term equity fund (LTF) schemes.
The creative leader's secret weapon? Walking their own path
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 24/10/2025
» 'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less travelled by. And that has made all the difference," wrote Robert Frost. Over a recent five-week period, I had the joy and privilege of guiding the latest cohort of Bangkok University's MBA-i programme through my favourite course, Creative Leadership, which is based on my Genius Journey method.
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says it is a "nightmare" to see Thailand's economy lagging behind Vietnam.