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Online Merchants Demand Action Against E-commerce Logistics Monopolies
Small business owners are urging the Trade Competition Commission to enforce regulations against e-commerce platforms accused of restricting logistics choices and inflating fees.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
OSMEP Defends Selection Process for E-Commerce Projects
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) has publicly addressed allegations regarding its selection of partners for e-commerce and live-commerce initiatives.
Prachachat Business ·
Elderly Fruit Vendor Robbed at Gunpoint in Lat Phrao
An elderly fruit vendor was robbed of 6,000 baht by two armed suspects on a motorcycle in the Lat Phrao-Wang Hin area.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Thailand’s Pet Humanization Trend Drives Market Growth
Index Living Mall launches a new campaign as the Thai pet industry approaches a projected 100 billion baht valuation by 2026.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Thai Investor Confidence Hits 'Hot' Level Amid Foreign Capital Inflow
The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) reports a surge in investor confidence for the next three months, driven by foreign investment and government stimulus.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Bangkok District Councilor Raises Concerns Over Construction Impact and Budget Transparency
A Bangkok District Councilor has highlighted structural damage to nearby homes caused by rescue building construction and questioned a 94.5 million baht vehicle maintenance project.
Matichon Online ·
GO Wholesale Supports Local 'Hin Ngam' Shellfish from Surat Thani
GO Wholesale has begun sourcing 'Hin Ngam' shellfish from the Phum Riang community in Surat Thani, aiming to promote local Southern Thai ingredients in retail markets.
Matichon Online ·
Gold Prices Rise in Thailand: August 4, 2026
Gold prices in Thailand increased by 200 baht on August 4, 2026, with gold ornaments reaching a selling price of 65,050 baht per baht-weight.
Prachachat Business ·
ONWR Launches 21 Billion Baht 'Huai Luang Model' to Manage Water Resources
The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has announced a 21 billion baht project to mitigate flooding and drought in the Huai Luang basin, targeting 300,000 rai of land.
Prachachat Business ·
US Political Shifts: Democrats Lead in Recent Polls Amid Economic and Conflict Concerns
Recent polling data suggests a shift in US political momentum, with the Democratic Party overtaking the Republican Party as concerns over the economy and international conflicts persist.
Matichon Online ·
U.S. Treasury Intervenes to Support Japanese Yen
The U.S. Treasury has taken rare action to support the Japanese yen, highlighting the global economic interconnectedness between the two nations.
Prachachat Business ·
Thai SEC Proposes Including GH Bank Savings Bonds as Investment Options for Funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is seeking public feedback on a proposal to allow investment funds to include Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) savings bonds in their portfolios.
Prachachat Business ·
Pak Mun Dam Protesters Plan March to Bangkok Over Ecological and Economic Demands
Members of the Assembly of the Poor are preparing to travel to Bangkok to demand the year-round opening of the Pak Mun Dam, citing ecological restoration and economic benefits.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Udon Thani Launches 'UDON GRAND SALE 2026' to Boost Local Economy
The Udon Thani Chamber of Commerce has announced a city-wide discount campaign running from mid-August through September to stimulate local spending.
Prachachat Business ·
Thai SME Council Proposes '3Access' Strategy to Revitalize Business Sector
Representatives from the Thai SME Council met with the Minister of Industry to present a new strategic framework aimed at restructuring and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
Prachachat Business ·
Monitoring Economic Shifts in the CLMV Region
Matichon Online reports on the growing geopolitical pressures impacting the CLMV economic bloc, raising questions about regional stability.
Matichon Online ·
Fatal Dispute Over 300 Baht in Pathum Thani
A 44-year-old Myanmar national was killed in a stabbing incident in Pathum Thani following a dispute over a small debt.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
The 'Pump of Happiness' Initiative: A Community-Focused Approach
Matichon Online highlights the 'Pump of Happiness' project, featuring an interview with a local figure named Chanthon regarding community-driven economic efforts.
Matichon Online ·
