Governing the digital economy in Thailand: domestic regulations and international agreements

Postigo, Antonio (2023) Governing the digital economy in Thailand: domestic regulations and international agreements. ISEAS Perspective (2023/58). ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore.

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Abstract

Thailand is among the ASEAN countries that have seen the most rapid growth in digital infrastructure and e-commerce since the COVID-19 pandemic. In a 2022 study conducted by the Asian Development Bank, Thailand was among just eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region that have implemented comprehensive legislation governing digital trade. In the absence of a multilateral agreement, Thailand, like many other countries, is leveraging its participation in FTAs to shape global rules for digital trade; but this approach requires significant administrative resources and can lead to regulatory fragmentation and increased business costs. Alternatively, the standalone Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) is emerging as a key consensus-building platform towards a multilateral digital economy regime that Thailand may consider joining.

Item Type:	Monograph (Working Paper)
Official URL:	https://www.iseas.edu.sg/category/articles-comment...
Additional Information:	© 2023 The Author
Divisions:	International Relations
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor K Law > K Law (General)
JEL classification:	G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G20 - General F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F10 - General
Date Deposited:	28 Sep 2023 14:36
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2023 08:45
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/120302

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