Thailand Cracks Down on Foreigners Abusing E-commerce Platform Discounts, Boosts SME E-commerce Registration
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is cracking down on foreigners falsely claiming Thai nationality to receive discounts on e-commerce platforms. The ministry is also promoting e-commerce registration for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to ensure fair competition and support their digital economy participation.
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