The Trade Competition Commission ruled that Shopee abused market power by automatically enrolling sellers in its free-shipping and 10% coins cashback promotions without advance notice or consent, and made leaving the programmes burdensome. It ordered a THB 3.47m fine, payable within 30 days of notice; the company can appeal to the Administrative Court within 90 days. If you sell on marketplaces, check whether you are enrolled in promotions you did not opt into and what the exit terms are for your shop.
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