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  "id": 1820485,
  "title": "Tougher rules planned for online platforms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/tougher-rules-planned-for-online-platforms",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T22:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post",
    "slug": "bangkok-post",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3303909/tougher-rules-planned-for-online-platforms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand has announced plans to implement stricter regulations for online ride-hailing and delivery services, as well as for credit terms between large retailers and wholesalers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The commission aims to combat perceived unfair practices within these industries.",
  "summary": "The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has unveiled a plan to crack down on the alleged unfair practices of ride-hailing and on-demand delivery platforms, while enforcing stricter regulations for credit terms between large retailers and wholesalers with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).",
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        "outlet": "Bangkok Post Business",
        "title": "Tougher rules planned for online platforms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/tougher-rules-planned-for-online-platforms-1823557",
        "published": "2026-08-18T22:08:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}