Thailand moves to tighten oversight of platform fees amid SME concerns
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026
Thailand’s competition regulator plans tighter oversight of major digital-platform fees, requiring greater transparency while seeking to protect SMEs and riders.
Philippines moves closer to restricting children’s social media access
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
The Philippine House has approved a bill barring children under 13 from social media, while a stricter Senate version would prohibit accounts for anyone under 18.
ACFTA 3.0 to facilitate safer use of Chinese platforms for Thai MSMEs
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
The protocol can enter into force within 60 days once China completes its process, offering faster customs clearance and co-operation in five new areas.
Online scam losses in Thailand approach THB9 billion over six months
SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2026
More than 170,000 online fraud cases were recorded from January to June, with Facebook accounting for over 61% as the Thailand Consumers Council pursues platform accountability.