Thailand eCommerce Market Guide

2022 update – A thoroughly researched, in-depth guide to the eCommerce market in Thailand and how overseas companies can approach it. Around 100 pages, this guide takes you through the unique challenges and opportunities that Thailand presents, as well as logistics solutions, legal requirements, and observations on the current state of the market and its projected future.

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Southeast Asia is a rapidly developing region, especially after rounds of epidemic, Thailand’s eCommerce market has undergone many changes. In this update, we have comprehensively updated the data and insights in the 2022 edition, in order to give you a more complete understanding of the latest Thailand eCommerce market.

New in this version:
  • Data section: The basic data of the country and eCommerce data in the guide have been comprehensively updated.
  • Chapter content: Verified and adjusted the specific information such as the entry process, cost and logistics of the three major eCommerce platforms in Thailand. In addition, we updated the relevant content of Thailand’s mainstream payment gateways.
Thailand is a Southeast Asian country with considerable potential and that is looking increasingly attractive to foreign investors. With eCommerce set to expand over the next few years, the opportunity to get in on the ground floor before other global competitors is considerable – but due to the fact that this market has yet to mature, there exist challenges in adopting this strategy. We therefore put together this in-depth Localization Guide with the aim of providing a comprehensive look at how overseas companies can successfully enter the market and establish a flourishing business there. ) [_highlight] => Array ( [0] => field_65b18d3a62844 ) [highlight] => Array ( [0] =>
Designed to be a one-stop guide for foreign entities establishing an eCommerce presence in Thailand, the guide covers:
  • Legislative Framework: What regulations do you need to know to do business in Thailand? What legal bodies and agreements should you be aware of?
  • Online Sales Channels: What are the main ways to sell online in Thailand? What platforms exist for brands to help them sell their products in the country?
  • Entry Strategy: What methods of market entry are available to foreign brands? How do you set up a company in Thailand?
  • Distribution and Logistics: What standard of delivery infrastructure are Thai consumers accustomed to? What options are available to foreign brands to ship their goods in and around the country?
  • Customs and Taxation: What processes are involved in bringing goods into the country? What taxes are foreign sellers subject to in each entry strategy?
  • Consumer Behavior: What are consumers in Thailand like? What products do they like, how do they like to shop?
  • Mobile and Social Media: How do mobile phones integrate into modern Thai life and eCommerce? How deeply has social media penetrated Thai society?
  • Marketing: What is the digital marketing landscape like in Thailand? What buying holidays and marketing methods can help your brand succeed?
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  • Data section: The basic data of the country and eCommerce data in the guide have been comprehensively updated.
  • Chapter content: Verified and adjusted the specific information such as the entry process, cost and logistics of the three major eCommerce platforms in Thailand. In addition, we updated the relevant content of Thailand's mainstream payment gateways.
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  • Legislative Framework: What regulations do you need to know to do business in Thailand? What legal bodies and agreements should you be aware of?
  • Online Sales Channels: What are the main ways to sell online in Thailand? What platforms exist for brands to help them sell their products in the country?
  • Entry Strategy: What methods of market entry are available to foreign brands? How do you set up a company in Thailand?
  • Distribution and Logistics: What standard of delivery infrastructure are Thai consumers accustomed to? What options are available to foreign brands to ship their goods in and around the country?
  • Customs and Taxation: What processes are involved in bringing goods into the country? What taxes are foreign sellers subject to in each entry strategy?
  • Consumer Behavior: What are consumers in Thailand like? What products do they like, how do they like to shop?
  • Mobile and Social Media: How do mobile phones integrate into modern Thai life and eCommerce? How deeply has social media penetrated Thai society?
  • Marketing: What is the digital marketing landscape like in Thailand? What buying holidays and marketing methods can help your brand succeed?
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Covering general, legal and store-level localization topics, these handbooks provide key market and hands-on information on how to localize your eBusiness per country. We currently cover the following markets in our series: China, Malaysia, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Italy. This series is continuously expanding and being updated. All our guides are published in English and Chinese. The guides are based on our aggregated 20+ years of experience and composed by our dedicated team of eCommerce market researchers. This all-inclusive complementary series of guides will help you find your way through the eCommerce jungle. 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However, the in-depth guide offers many more insights and detailed information than the starter’s guide. Q3: Which payment methods are currently available to purchase a resource? A3: At the moment we only support credit card payments. However, in the near future this will be expanded to include other popular methods such as WeChat Pay and Alipay. Q4: What should I do if I have not received my email or my payment failed? A4: If you encounter any problems throughout the ordering process, get in touch with us. You can reach us through our online customer service. Alternatively, you can send an email to info@tmogroup.asia or give us a call at +86 (0)21 617 00 396. Q5: If my payment was successful, can I receive an invoice? A5: TMO Group can provide an invoice for purchase of the guides. If you need an invoice, please send a request by email to info@tmogroup.asia with the detailed company information for the invoice and the payment receipt. 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What Will You Find...

Updated for 2022!

Southeast Asia is a rapidly developing region, especially after rounds of epidemic, Thailand’s eCommerce market has undergone many changes. In this update, we have comprehensively updated the data and insights in the 2022 edition, in order to give you a more complete understanding of the latest Thailand eCommerce market.

New in this version:

  • Data section: The basic data of the country and eCommerce data in the guide have been comprehensively updated.
  • Chapter content: Verified and adjusted the specific information such as the entry process, cost and logistics of the three major eCommerce platforms in Thailand. In addition, we updated the relevant content of Thailand’s mainstream payment gateways.

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country with considerable potential and that is looking increasingly attractive to foreign investors. With eCommerce set to expand over the next few years, the opportunity to get in on the ground floor before other global competitors is considerable – but due to the fact that this market has yet to mature, there exist challenges in adopting this strategy. We therefore put together this in-depth Localization Guide with the aim of providing a comprehensive look at how overseas companies can successfully enter the market and establish a flourishing business there.

Highlights

Designed to be a one-stop guide for foreign entities establishing an eCommerce presence in Thailand, the guide covers:
  • Legislative Framework: What regulations do you need to know to do business in Thailand? What legal bodies and agreements should you be aware of?
  • Online Sales Channels: What are the main ways to sell online in Thailand? What platforms exist for brands to help them sell their products in the country?
  • Entry Strategy: What methods of market entry are available to foreign brands? How do you set up a company in Thailand?
  • Distribution and Logistics: What standard of delivery infrastructure are Thai consumers accustomed to? What options are available to foreign brands to ship their goods in and around the country?
  • Customs and Taxation: What processes are involved in bringing goods into the country? What taxes are foreign sellers subject to in each entry strategy?
  • Consumer Behavior: What are consumers in Thailand like? What products do they like, how do they like to shop?
  • Mobile and Social Media: How do mobile phones integrate into modern Thai life and eCommerce? How deeply has social media penetrated Thai society?
  • Marketing: What is the digital marketing landscape like in Thailand? What buying holidays and marketing methods can help your brand succeed?

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