Economy
Deputy Minister Orders Investigation into OSMEP E-Commerce Project
Naphintorn Srisanpang has directed the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) to conduct a formal inquiry into its e-commerce initiative to ensure transparency.
On August 7, 2026, Matichon Online reported that Naphintorn Srisanpang, the Deputy Minister of Commerce overseeing the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), issued an urgent directive for a fact-finding investigation into the agency's e-commerce project. The order emphasizes the necessity for the project to be transparent and fully auditable across all dimensions.
For residents and business owners in Thailand, this development is significant as it concerns the oversight of government-funded digital initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. As these programs often influence the digital landscape and support systems available to local vendors, the outcome of this investigation may impact the future direction or operational standards of state-backed e-commerce support.
At this stage, the investigation is in its preliminary phase. The specific findings regarding the project's operations, potential irregularities, or the timeline for the completion of the inquiry remain to be confirmed. Stakeholders are awaiting further updates from the Ministry of Commerce and OSMEP regarding the results of this audit.