Commission to set guidelines for digital platforms, prices

The Trade Competition Commission is preparing to issue guidelines for digital platform businesses and recommended pricing after observing an increase in unfair practices.

Somsak Kiatchailak, vice-chairman of the commission, said it recently ordered a study to develop guidelines for fair trade practices for digital platforms.

Online trade is expanding and the rules aim to prevent exploitation of customers and vendors in product sales, he said.

The commission received persistent complaints about certain platforms imposing unfair conditions on businesses, hindering fair competition, said Mr Somsak.

He said the commission is drafting the guidelines and soliciting input from stakeholders before submitting them for approval to the commission.

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