Large global e-marketplace providers are spurring online shopping demand through big promotions and discounts during the festive season, especially with the announcement of new shopping tax incentives. Alibaba and Lazada have been working on cross-border transactions in Southeast Asia, said Baptiste Le Gal, chief of marketing for Lazada Thailand. Sellers from China ship to Southeast Asia with Cainiao's first-mile logistics from China, while Lazada takes over last-mile delivery in Southeast Asia. Thais shopping online will benefit from the government's year-end tax incentives, but they must buy from shops registered under the value-added tax system. Alessandro Piscini, chief executive of Lazada Thailand, said the tax incentive for shopping will benefit customers during its "11/11 Online Festival".

Source: Bangkok Post November 09, 2017 02:48 UTC