( October 21, 2026, 10:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Thailand’s Trade Competition Commission published proposed rules on Wednesday governing fees charged by ride-hailing and on-demand delivery platforms, requiring charges to be reasonable, transparent and justified by necessary costs and benefits provided to users. Under the draft, platforms with at least 10 percent market share but not classified as dominant would have to notify the regulator and affected users at least 90 days before increasing fees. Dominant platforms would have to seek approval at least 180 days in advance, providing economic justifications and impact assessments. The commission could approve proposed increases, issue recommendations or raise concerns, and order platforms to suspend, stop or modify fee increases within 120 days of their implementation or scheduled implementation. Platforms with less than 10 percent market share would be excluded from the proposed requirements. The public consultation runs through Nov. 19.Statement follows. The draft is attached (in Thai)....
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