Under the first phase of the action plan (2021-2022), the government aims to raise e-commerce revenue to 5.35 trillion baht next year, up from 4.03 trillion baht in 2019. The cabinet yesterday gave the go-ahead to the national e-commerce development action plan phase I, which spans 2021-2022 and aims to boost e-commerce revenue to more than 5.35 trillion baht next year. Rachada Dhanadirek, a deputy government spokeswoman, said the Commerce Ministry's action plan will play a vital role in driving Thailand's digital economy and trade. Malika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook, an adviser to the commerce minister, said the action plan would help support the economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. The plan will promote the strength of Thai platforms and reduce the dependence on foreign platforms.

Source: Bangkok Post August 30, 2021 23:26 UTC