Thailand: Announced Trade Competition Commission investigation into TikTok for alleged unfair trade practices

On 14 December 2023, the Trade Competition Commission (TCC) in Thailand announced an investigation into TikTok for its alleged unfair trade practices. The issues raised by merchants on the platform include account suspensions or closures, difficulties in withdrawing funds from the system, and return shipping fee problems. The TCC has initiated a dialogue between TikTok and the affected merchants, aiming to foster mutual understanding and prevent the escalation of legal cases.