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Council seeks to keep Thai digital data safe
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand urgently needs to develop digital data sovereignty under Thai jurisdiction, while prioritising the use of more locally developed artificial intelligence (AI) and software, according to the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT).
Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
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.
Guidelines introduced to boost Thai cybersecurity
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/02/2026
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has launched "zero trust" guidelines to help enterprises and individuals strengthen their cybersecurity, as the multi-factor authentication (MFA) method seems insufficient to prevent hacking and threats.
E-commerce growth eases as brands rethink operating models
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» Thailand's e-commerce market is projected to post normalised growth this year, expanding by 7% to reach 1.15 trillion baht as the maturing landscape is characterised by heightened complexity and fierce competition.
Bangkok homebuyers move on from earthquake shock
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/12/2025
» Greater Bangkok homebuyers have largely moved past the panic sparkedby the Myanmar earthquake in late March, but brand reputation remains a decisive factor in their purchasing decisions.
Thailand's quiet wealth: Resilience in a volatile world
Business, Thanachot Nontakatrakool, Published on 01/12/2025
» Imagine living in a neighbourhood where the weather changes without warning. One day the heat rises, the next day the wind shifts, and sometimes the rain falls even when the sky looks clear. That’s what the global economy feels like today rising debt, unpredictable capital movements and mounting currency pressures. But in the middle of this shifting climate, Thailand sits on one of the most stable patches of ground in the region.
Report declares Thai digital economy still robust
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite macroeconomic headwinds, weak domestic consumption and rising household debt, Thailand’s digital economy remains resilient.
Line Man Wongnai banks on co-pay lift
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/11/2025
» Online food delivery platform Line Man Wongnai has high hopes for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme to attract millions of new users, increasing its sales by 20-30%.
Co-payment data analytics system proves useful
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry, which operates the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, has employed a data analytics system to analyse suspicious transactions and identify activities that do not comply with the programme's conditions.