From billion-baht flash sales to AI personalisation and festival-driven shopping rituals, Thailand’s ecommerce sector is shaping the future of retail in Southeast Asia.
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How AI and local insights are shaping Thailand’s ecommerce boom
Will AI avatars boost or challenge the future of live commerce?
AI avatars have the potential to reshape live commerce by offering brands 24/7 multi-platform reach and scalability, but questions remain about authenticity and audience trust.
Live commerce set to hit $2 trillion by 2030, but brands still playing catch-up
Many brands outside China are still missing the point of live commerce. “They think it’s ‘QVC plus Instagram. It’s an entire ecosystem, not a one-off show."
Southeast Asia boom markets: How Indonesia is redefining social commerce
TikTok Shop and YouTube run the show in Indonesia, where brands and creators are turning live streams into must-watch cultural events—and a $22 billion growth opportunity by 2028.
Why live commerce is the sleeping giant of the attention economy
Live commerce is delivering thousands of hours of fully engaged, 100% leaned-in attention—and brands are barely noticing, says brand advisor Dominic Powers.
Growth, business and the brand safety blindspot in live commerce
Acknowledging the potential and power of live commerce is a far different animal to understanding the platform and what the medium requires to ensure success, says Dominic Powers, independent brand advisor.
How will the TikTok-Tokopedia alliance disrupt the Indonesian e-commerce space?
With an $840 million investment on the line, TikTok and Tokopedia's new merger is primed to dominate the social commerce landscape in Indonesia. But how will this impending partnership actually play out, and who does it really benefit? Campaign explores.
Brand loyalty-driven purchases versus impulsive #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt: Which one is more valuable for marketers?
In the hyper-connected age of social media, Spectra Global's Jayesh Easwaramony notes how TikTok Shop has blurred the lines between content and shopping by becoming the cheapest sales channel for people to buy goods online in Indonesia.
Indonesia to regulate social commerce: What should marketers expect?
An impending law is being introduced in Indonesia, allowing the government to determine how e-commerce vendors sell their products on social media. Campaign explores.
Inside L'Oreal's 14 studios in Jakarta supporting the brand's live commerce growth
In an exclusive, L'Oreal brings Campaign inside its offices, lifting the hood to its live commerce strategy that supports the demand for the brand's products sold through live-streams in Indonesia.
How local Indonesian brands are thriving with live commerce
Campaign explores why shopping in Indonesia goes beyond a transactional experience between the seller and the consumer, as the country emphasises collective experiences and social interactions.
The rise of live commerce: Who's at risk of losing out?
In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, one remarkable trend is making significant waves: live commerce, also known as live shopping, video selling, shoppertainment, or live stream selling.
TikTok vs Shopee: how does each platform interact with Indonesians through live shopping?
As platforms in Indonesia look to make the online shopping experience more engaging, a look at TikTok and Shopee live shopping reveals new strategies for improving CX.
Not just hype: Winning consumers with live commerce
With three in five people expecting to interact with brands online today, live commerce is an ideal platform for consumers to enjoy the content, socialise, and make purchases simultaneously.
Live commerce is a channel and not a campaign
Globally, live commerce is already a big channel, delivering $500 billion in GMV to merchants. Yet, much of that is ignored because around 80-90% of that amount is in China.