Thailand to tighten e-commerce rules due to foreign goods influx
( May 21, 2025, 04:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand has announced plans to issue new guidelines regulating multi-sided e-commerce platforms in response to concerns that unregulated foreign vendors are undercutting local businesses and distorting competition. The draft rules will address unfair trade practices and monopolistic conduct, and are part of a wider government strategy to curb poor-quality imports and nominee arrangements. After public consultation, the guidelines will be revised and officially enacted under the Trade Competition Act.The press release, in Thai, is attached....
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