Thailand is moderating its Digital Platform Economy Act, rejecting the EU's stringent regulatory model in favor of a lighter approach suited to local conditions. The DES Ministry is exploring alternatives including India's interoperable network model and China's specialized agency approach, while considering a national platform to unite marketplace operators under common governance and strengthen negotiating power for Thai businesses. The government is also engaging with major platforms like Grab and TikTok on cooperation, emphasizing collective fee-structure discussions rather than individual company negotiations to ensure fair competition.
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