The Trade Competition Commission fined Shopee 3.48 million baht for enrolling sellers in paid promotions without consent, the first such fine on an e-marketplace. It has also ordered platforms to suspend GP fee increases for six months and submit data justifying any changes. If you sell on e-marketplaces, check your platform's promotion opt-ins and trial end dates, since extra fees of 3-7% can apply if you don't withdraw in time. Keep records of fee notices and contract changes, and file a complaint if fees rise unfairly. The regulator says it will decide on the information available if platforms don't respond, and Shopee can appeal within 90 days.
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