Somkid touts e-commerce platforms
Outbreak provides new opportunities
Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak has suggested Thai manufacturers build their own e-commerce platforms rather than rely heavily on existing leading e-commerce platforms and retail chains.
“Covid-19 is likely to stay with us for a long time, leading people to need personal services,” said Mr Somkid, now chairman of Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Plc, a holding company under Saha Group, the country’s leading consumer product conglomerate.
“Thai manufacturers therefore still have time to build their own e-commerce platforms and integrate all supply chains from raw materials, warehousing, production and…
