หลักการการเข้าถึงโครงสร้างพื้นฐานในบริบทเศรษฐกิจดิจิตอล :  แนวทางในอนาคตของกฎหมายแข่งขันทางการค้าไทย

Nutt Sukavejworakit

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Abstract

This article examines the essential facility doctrine, its significance in the digital economy, and its potential benefits for Thailand. The essential facility doctrine is a legal concept that obliges monopolists to provide access to critical resources or infrastructures necessary for competition in a particular market. The article highlights the complexities of applying the doctrine in the digital economy and the need for careful consideration by competition authorities. It also discusses the current status of the doctrine in Thailand, where it is not explicitly recognized in competition law. The article analyses the benefits of recognizing the doctrine in Thailand, such as promoting competition, innovation, investment, and alignment with international best practices. It further discusses successful applications of the doctrine by countries like Japan, South Korea, and Canada, emphasizing the potential positive outcomes for Thailand if it follows suit. The article concludes by stressing the importance of recognizing and learning from the experiences of other countries in applying the essential facilities doctrine in the digital economy. This research proposes additional criteria for the application of the EFD principle in the announcement of the Trade Competition Commission regarding guidelines for considering prohibited actions by businesses with market dominance, B.E. 2561 (2018).

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