Shopee Bootcamp is the latest seller-empowerment initiative, presented in collaboration with DBD, OSMEP and key industry partners Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, reinforced its commitment to supporting the growth of Thailand’s SMEs and local entrepreneurs, via the launch of Shopee Bootcamp. According to its press release, the campaign is an […]
Read MoreONE OF THE key challenges faced by entrepreneurs-to-be is operating a business in the era of disruptive technology. For example, one of the most disruptive technologies in the retail/wholesale trading business is that of e-commerce. The value of e-commerce has grown from approximately around Bt2 trillion in 2014 to over Bt3.2 trillion in 2018. It […]
Read MoreSiam Makro Plc, the operator of Makro cash-and-carry stores, has more than tripled its investment budget this year to ramp up expansion at home and abroad. Suchada Ithijarukul, the company’s chief executive, said Siam Makro has increased the investment budget to 8.5 billion baht from last year’s 2.5 billion to accelerate expansion this year. Of […]
Read MoreThe Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is planning a draft regulation to protect passengers flying foreign airlines who are affected by flight delays to ensure equal consumer protection. The regulation is expected to come into force this year. CAAT director-general Chula Sukmanop said, “Now, more passengers prefer to travel abroad by foreign airlines and […]
Read MoreAlthough people in high-growth, emerging economies are positive about their future in the digital economy, they don’t feel like their digital needs are being met, says a survey by Dentsu Aegis Network. Those surveyed said they did not feel optimistic about the impact of digital technologies on health and well-being, or their ability to access skills […]
Read MoreEntrepreneurs receiving cash from business activities will be scrutinised by authorities more vigorously than those opting to register via an official online payment platform, says the Bank of Thailand. Business owners or merchants that avoid payment via the PromptPay money transfer platform will be monitored by relevant authorities more closely than those that offer online payment, said […]
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