Bangkok, February 13, 2026 — Thailand’s Trade Competition Commission (OTCC), on the sidelines of regional competition meetings in Tokyo, held bilateral discussions with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), led by Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb, […]
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Thai Authority, OCPB Join Forces to Strengthen Digital Market Monitoring
Bangkok, December 9, 2025 — The Thai authority has announced a new partnership with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to improve oversight of digital-platform businesses, marking the country’s most coordinated push yet […]
Thailand’s Competition Authority Clears Ride-Hailing Platform of Unfair Conduct Allegations
Thailand’s Trade Competition Commission (TCC) has dismissed a case against a major ride-hailing platform accused of unfairly suspending a driver’s account. The driver, who filed the complaint, alleged that their account was deactivated without a […]
EFTA and Thailand Sign Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement
January 23, 2025 – The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the Kingdom of Thailand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Representatives from […]
Thai Competition Commission Clears Sugar Industry
The Thai Trade Competition Commission (TCC) has dismissed (23 December) allegations against sugar manufacturers and distributors, ruling that their recent shift to short-term contracts and additional management fees did not breach competition laws. The case […]
Thailand Competition Authority Fines Cinema Operator for Abusing Dominance
The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has sanctioned (18 December) Grand Cinema Co., Ltd. and its senior executive for abusing their market dominance by unfairly setting ticket fees for online and automated ticketing services. […]
Thailand’s Trade Competition Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Franchise Operator
The Trade Competition Commission (TCC) has ruled (3 December) to dismiss a complaint involving a franchise arrangement where a franchisee accused the franchisor of coercing them into purchasing second-hand goods. The case arose from a […]
EFTA and Thailand Finalize Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—have concluded (29 November) negotiations with Thailand on a wide-ranging free trade agreement (FTA). The agreement addresses critical areas such as competition, intellectual property (IP), […]
Thailand Hosts 33rd ASEAN Competition Meeting
Trade Competition Commissioner and Chairman of the 33rd ASEAN Experts Group on Competition (AEGC) Meeting announced (28 October) that Thailand is hosting the 33rd AEGC Meeting and related sessions from October 28 to November 1 […]
