Thai Consumer Council and Move Forward Party seek probe of NBTC board conduct

13 Sept 11:07 Key points summarised by AI

The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) and Move Forward Party will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the NBTC board's conduct.
The probe targets the NBTC board's controversial 3:2 decision to 'acknowledge' the True-DTAC merger, with claims of improper voting procedures, including the chairman casting a deciding vote.
Critics, including the Move Forward Party, dispute the NBTC's assessment that True and DTAC are not similar businesses, arguing it defies reality and public perception.
Both organizations plan to seek an injunction from the Administrative Court to halt the merger decision, alleging abuse of authority by the NBTC board.

European protests could raise costs for Thai exporters

25 Oct 17:46 Key points summarised by AI

The Commerce Ministry warns that ongoing protests across six European countries, driven by cost-of-living concerns, could weaken consumer purchasing power, disrupt logistics, and elevate costs for Thai exporters.
Thai exporters are advised to closely monitor developments, explore alternative markets (ASEAN, South Asia, Middle East), and adjust shipping routes to reduce dependence on Europe and mitigate potential risks.