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Logistics Regulations: Penalties Up to 10% of Revenue Proposed

Logistics Regulations: Penalties Up to 10% of Revenue Proposed

Matichon•Economy•3h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's trade competition authorities are developing new regulations for e-commerce platforms to prevent monopolistic practices, protect consumers, and promote fair competition.

  • •New administrative penalties, including fines up to 10% of annual revenue and imprisonment, are being drafted for e-commerce platforms.
  • •Regulations aim to prevent unfair trade practices, such as forced exclusive shipping partnerships and unusually low pricing to deter competitors.
  • •Key agencies like the Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) are collaborating with consumer protection and e-transaction bodies on these measures.
  • •The proposed rules are part of an effort to restructure the e-commerce market for genuine competition and consumer benefit.

Overview

  • •Several government agencies are accelerating the development of new regulations for e-commerce platforms to close loopholes, prevent monopolistic practices, and protect consumers.
  • •Proposed administrative penalties include a maximum fine of 10% of annual revenue for the year of violation.
  • •Proposed criminal penalties include imprisonment for up to 1 year and fines not exceeding 200,000 Baht for non-cooperation.
  • •The Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) is drafting new guidelines for considering unfair trade practices by multi-sided platforms in the e-commerce sector.
  • •The regulations are intended to prevent market monopolization, protect consumers from exploitation, and create a genuinely competitive e-commerce market structure.
  • •The OTCC is considering prohibiting platforms from mandating the use of a single shipping company due to complaints about limited choices for sellers and buyers.
  • •The proposed regulations have been submitted for consideration by the OTCC board, with a plan to resubmit within February and announce in the Royal Gazette if approved.
  • •The new regulations are expected to create fair competition, benefiting large and small businesses, as well as consumers in the long run.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Piyapach Tra-in
"We have discussed with many operators. The private sector tends to cooperate because open competition will help build confidence and expand the market in the long term."
เราได้หารือผู้ประกอบการหลายรายแล้ว ภาคเอกชนมีแนวโน้มให้ความร่วมมือ เพราะการแข่งขันที่เปิดกว้างจะช่วยสร้างความเชื่อมั่นและขยายตลาดในระยะยาว

Key Entities

Organization

Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการแข่งขันทางการค้า (กขค.))ℹ️
An agency responsible for developing and enforcing new regulations to govern e-commerce platforms and prevent unfair competition.
Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค (สคบ.))ℹ️
A body collaborating with the OTCC on new e-commerce platform regulations, particularly concerning consumer rights and protection.
Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA)(สำนักงานพัฒนาธุรกรรมทางอิเล็กทรอนิกส์ (ETDA))ℹ️
An agency involved in the collaboration to develop new regulations for e-commerce platforms, including drafting rules on technology crime prevention for social platforms.

Person

Piyapach Tra-in(น.ส.ปิยาพัชร ทับอินทร์)
Head of Case Management Group and Acting Director of Case Management Department at the OTCC, who disclosed details about the upcoming regulations for e-commerce platforms.
Assistant Professor Dr. Wisanu Wongsinthirakul(ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.วิษณุ วงศ์สินศิริกุล)
Secretary-General of the OTCC, who stated that the draft announcement was presented to the board for consideration on February 10, 2026.

Law

Trade Competition Act B.E. 2017(พ.ร.บ.การแข่งขันทางการค้า พ.ศ.2017)
The governing legislation under which the new regulations for e-commerce platforms are being developed and enforced by the OTCC.

Timeline

February 10, 2026(10 ก.พ. 2026)
The date when the draft announcement regarding unfair trade practices by e-commerce platforms was presented to the OTCC board for consideration.
February(กุมภาพันธ์)
The month in which the revised draft announcement is expected to be resubmitted to the OTCC board for consideration.
Feb 2026(ก.พ.69)
The month reference for the expected resubmission and potential approval of the e-commerce platform regulations by the OTCC board.