TikTok Reshapes the Creator Economy as Social E-Commerce Hits $1.2 Trillion
TikTok says the creator economy is accelerating as culture, community and commerce merge into a single ecosystem, with impact increasingly measured by content-influenced sales rather than views alone. In a…
TikTok Announces Joint Venture Agreement to Resolve US Ban Threat
Photo Credit: AFP TikTok announced on Thursday that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with investors, enabling the company to continue its operations in the United States and…
Thai Users Lead in Asia and Rank Second Worldwide for TikTok Usage, According to We Are Social
Thailand tops Asia and ranks second worldwide in TikTok usage, according to a report by We Are Social. The country also holds the ninth position globally in advertising reach on…
From TikToker to Inmate: British Influencer Jailed in Thailand
In a dramatic fall from grace, British influencer Ellis Matthews, once a reality TV personality and online sensation, now finds herself imprisoned in Thailand after overstaying her visa. The 32-year-old,…
TikTok Plans to Invest $3.8 Billion in Data Center in Thailand
TikTok plans to invest 127 billion baht ($3.8 billion) in Thailand to establish a data hosting service, as announced by the Board of Investment (BoI) on Wednesday. The new data…
TikTok Shop Achieves 500% Growth in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)
Despite the sluggish economic climate, TikTok Shop has reported over 500% growth in gross merchandise value (GMV) within its live commerce sector over the past eight months, according to the…
TikTok video from Thai teenager surpasses 70 million views
A young Thai TikTok user’s participation in a song challenge, which required counting numbers aloud, has exploded in popularity, amassing close to 70 million views globally. The challenge involved reciting…
TikTok CEO Confident in Overcoming US Restrictions: ‘We’re Here to Stay'”
TikTok’s CEO expressed confidence in overcoming legal challenges against US legislation aiming to ban the popular short-video app used by 170 million Americans. Despite the deadline set by President Biden…
TikTok sells party drugs disguised as drinks and coffee packs: ONCB
Drug trafficking groups have recently used a new tactic to sell party drugs like ketamine and Ecstasy online, disguising them as electrolyte and collagen drinks and coffee.
5 Lessons to learn from TikTok CEO’s first Congress appearance
Shou Chew, the CEO of TikTok, testified before Congress for the first time on Thursday. Throughout the hearing, lawmakers questioned him extensively about his company's efforts to safeguard US user…