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Shopee Thailand Updates Its Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy
To further enhance product quality and strengthen consumer trust, Shopee Thailand has officially updated its Prohibited and Restricted Items Policy. This revision is extensive and stringent, as it now covers multiple categories; in particular, these range from safety-related products and controlled goods to food items, agricultural and medical products, industrial materials, as well as items
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Thailand Enters a New Era of E-Commerce Regulation
New Rules Take Effect on December 31: Health Products, Cosmetics, and Electrical Goods Must Be Licensed Starting December 31, 2025, Thailand will officially enforce the Digital Platform Service Act (DPS Act).This new law marks a major shift for cross-border e-commerce and online sellers. High-risk product categories such as health supplements, cosmetics, electrical products, and medical
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Urgent FDA Alert on Illegal Imports and Enforcement Actions
Thailand’s beauty market continues to grow rapidly. As a result, more international brands are entering local e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Lazada. However, Thailand has one of the strictest cosmetic regulations in Southeast Asia. If a product contains banned ingredients, exceeds legal limits, or uses non-compliant labels, brands may face import rejection, product delisting,
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Unlock the Hidden Path to Supplement Approval in Thailand
In recent years, Southeast Asia has witnessed rapid economic expansion, and Thailand—supported by its large population and rising health awareness—has become a key destination for Chinese health supplement brands going global. From protein powders and energy drinks to collagen and vitamins, the demand for health-related products in Thailand has grown significantly. But the greater the
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Urgent Warning: Thailand Cracks Down on Nominee Shareholding
Rising Risks of Nominee Shareholding — Businesses Urged to Conduct Immediate Compliance Reviews Thailand has recently intensified its enforcement efforts, releasing a series of major announcements that have drawn the attention of foreign companies across multiple industries. Police units are dismantling cross-border financial crime networks, while the Ministry of Commerce has opened an unprecedented investigation
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Boost Your Thailand Entry with Full FDA Approval
The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA Thailand) is the official authority responsible for regulating health-related products; specifically, it oversees categories such as food, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. Any product intended for sale in Thailand—whether online or offline—must complete the required notification, registration, or label approval procedures in accordance with relevant regulations before it
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Urgent Warning: Thailand Begins Major Crackdown on Illegal Nominee Shareholding
Six High-Risk Industries Brought Under Enhanced Regulatory Oversight Recently, the Business Development Department (DBD) under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce convened a key meeting together with commercial offices from 11 provinces, including Chonburi, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi. During the meeting, authorities formally disclosed the severe prevalence of Thai nominee shareholder arrangements in six high-risk industries and
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Urgent Shock: Thailand Ends Duty-Free, Taxes All Parcels in 2026
Thailand Customs has announced that it will officially abolish the “De Minimis” tax exemption policy starting January 1, 2026. Consequently, from that date onward, all imported goods—regardless of their value—will be subject to import duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT). As a result, the long-standing tax-free threshold of 1,500 THB for small cross-border e-commerce parcels will
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How to Ensure TISI Compliance for Electrical Products in Thailand?
Recently, Thai society was shaken by a tragic incident. A 10-year-old boy was electrocuted at home. He was using a cheap hair dryer purchased from TikTok. The device sold for only 89 baht (approximately 19 RMB). It had no Thai labeling, no certification mark, and had not been approved by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute
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Thailand’s DBD Cracks Down on Illegal Nominee Shareholders
In recent years, surging foreign investment has driven record company registrations in Thailand. Yet behind this growth, hidden risks emerge as some businesses use Thai nationals as nominee shareholders or fake directors to evade regulation. This practice not only disrupts fair market competition but also poses potential threats to Thailand’s economic security. To address these