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Breaking News! Thailand Calls For Banning Lazada, Shopee From Selling Low-quality And Cheap Goods
Jayson 30 Nov 2023 06:35
According to Thai media sources, the country's e-commerce and retail industry pioneers have urged the government to take strict measures to deal with the large number of cheap and low-quality products on online platforms such as Lazada and Shopee, which have affected local small and medium-sized enterprises.
They also want the government to impose corporate taxes on Chinese sellers of these products on the platforms.
Thanawat Malabuppha, honorary president and adviser to the Thai E-Commerce Association, said the commerce ministry should seriously consider the influx of Chinese products sold on online platforms, especially with the rise of TikTik Shop.
At the same time, he mentioned that Temu, an e-commerce platform owned by China's Pinduoduo, has entered the Philippines and Malaysia, and may enter Thailand next.
The presence of new markets in Thailand could lead to more discounts on the country's products, he added. While this may be good for consumers, policymakers should consider whether Thailand should open to such a level.
He also suggested that Thailand should issue "e-commerce licenses" for related digital platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, similar to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) licensing system.
Mr Thanawat said large e-marketplaces like Shopee and Lazada have the tools to gain insights into which products will sell strongly in Thailand and the region.
However, he added that Thailand did not consider unfair competition and anti-dumping practices, especially when giant platforms use marketing subsidies from platform discount coupons.
They also want the government to impose corporate taxes on Chinese sellers of these products on the platforms.
Thanawat Malabuppha, honorary president and adviser to the Thai E-Commerce Association, said the commerce ministry should seriously consider the influx of Chinese products sold on online platforms, especially with the rise of TikTik Shop.
At the same time, he mentioned that Temu, an e-commerce platform owned by China's Pinduoduo, has entered the Philippines and Malaysia, and may enter Thailand next.
The presence of new markets in Thailand could lead to more discounts on the country's products, he added. While this may be good for consumers, policymakers should consider whether Thailand should open to such a level.
He also suggested that Thailand should issue "e-commerce licenses" for related digital platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, similar to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) licensing system.
Mr Thanawat said large e-marketplaces like Shopee and Lazada have the tools to gain insights into which products will sell strongly in Thailand and the region.
However, he added that Thailand did not consider unfair competition and anti-dumping practices, especially when giant platforms use marketing subsidies from platform discount coupons.
