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This week: Lazada ad drama, Khao San tourism, Thai Pass plans and cult temple corpses

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Lazada asked to explain controversial online promotion

The Office of the Consumer Protection Board has asked Lazada to explain a controversial online video promotion that may have breached consumer protection law.

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PM calls Lazada ad 'unacceptable'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has slammed a controversial online promotion for Lazada that some people regarded as being offensive to the monarchy as "unacceptable".

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PM weighs in on Nara, Lazada furore

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has slammed a controversial online promotion for Lazada that some people regarded as being offensive to the monarchy as "unacceptable".

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Here's How Alibaba, JD Are Proving Handy Amid China Lockdown

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Resentment over Lazada ad spreads to other armed services

After the army on Monday banned its soldiers and agencies from buying products through Lazada's online platform, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Command, air force and navy have also reacted, but in softer tones.

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Army boycotts Lazada over controversial ad

The army chief has ordered all units and organisations under his command to stop buying products via the Lazada online platform, in protest against a controversial video promotion.

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Thai army boycotts online retailer Lazada after video enrages royalists

The Thai army said on Monday it will ban its 245,000 members from using one of Southeast Asia's biggest e-commerce websites for official purposes after royalists said a promotional video appeared to mock the royal family.

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Army boycotts Lazada over controversial video promotion

The army chief has ordered all units and organisations under his command to stop buying products via the Lazada online platform, to protect the royal institution and in protest against a controversial video promotion.

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DES to sue over 'offensive' ad

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) will file a case against all parties involved in a controversial Lazada advertisement seen as an insult to the monarchy.

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A controversial online ad featuring a transgender influencer and a colleague who acted as a wheelchair-bound person has triggered a spate of political correctness in society.

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Police complaint over influencer's Lazada ad

A legal complaint has been filed against a controversial transgender influencer for appearing in an online advertisement accused of violating the lese majeste law.

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Warning issued after Lazada video flap

Authorities on Saturday warned against the creation of online content that risked insulting the monarchy, after a video by a social media influencer promoting the e-commerce platform Lazada incensed royalists.

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Thailand urges care over content as Lazada promotion angers royalists

Thailand on Saturday warned against the creation of online content that risked insulting the country's monarchy, after a video by a social media influencer promoting e-commerce platform Lazada incensed royalists, who said it was mocking the palace.

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Lazada backlash puts spotlight on digital ads

Media and digital pundits have urged agencies and brands to be cautious about their online communications and advertisements involving sensitive issues, as they can backfire and jeopardise their images.

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Ad agency apologises for promotional video

Intersect Design Factory has apologised for a controversial video posted on Lazada 5.5 promotions featuring two women, one in a wheelchair, as part of a promotion for the online commerce platform.

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Alibaba looks to expand SE Asian arm Lazada to Europe: sources

SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: Alibaba Group plans to expand its Southeast Asian arm, Lazada, to Europe, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the Chinese e-commerce company seeks further overseas growth amid slowing opportunities at home.

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Fashion tops online retail ranking in shopping survey

Fashion products top the most popular online shopping items in Thailand, while many industries are gravitating towards digital channels to boost sales, particularly grocery and electric appliances, according to a recent survey by market research firm Nielsen.

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Sample the best of Australia on LazMall

Good news for lovers of Australian products! The best of Australia is now available at the "Australian Pavilion" on Lazada's platform, making it easy for shoppers to access their favourite items right at their fingertips.

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Here's Why Alibaba Dumped Its Fundraising Plans

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) discussed raising at least $1 billion for Lazada before calling off negotiations when talks bogged down over the Southeast Asian online mall's valuation, Bloomberg reports. Alibaba had aimed to secure financing for Lazada ahead of its spinoff and a potential initial public offering. Alibaba ditched the fundraising…

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