TikTok Shop cuts fees for Thai SMEs for six months

Small businesses on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada will benefit from a six-month reduction in platform fees starting 1 December 2026 until 31 May 2027. This move, announced by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce and reported by Pattaya Mail, aims to ease rising commission charges that had jumped from roughly 8% to around 17-18% earlier this year.

TikTok Shop fees will drop by up to 35% during this period, while Shopee and Lazada will cut theirs by up to 33% and 43% respectively. The relief targets roughly 1.2 million sellers, including individual traders with sales up to 1.8 million baht and companies up to 3.5 million baht in annual revenue.

Supree Thongphet of the Thai SME Federation welcomes the fee cuts but warns this is temporary aid. He urges clear advance notice of future fee changes and calls for oversight to ensure fee fairness. He highlights SMEs still face issues like cash flow, market access and fair competition.

## How will TikTok Shop's fee cut help SMEs?
Lowering the commission means more margin stays with sellers. This frees cash flow and can help you reinvest in your business during uncertain economic times.

## What you should do now
Check your eligibility and sign up for the fee reductions by early November when platforms notify sellers. Review your profit margins with tools like my free profit margin calculator to see how much you could save. Use the extra funds to improve your TikTok ads or product listings.

## What it means for you
If you sell through TikTok Shop or other platforms, this is a short-term opportunity to reduce costs and improve profitability. Plan for when fees rise again by budgeting carefully and using marketing tools wisely. Keep an eye on platform announcements so you’re not caught off guard by future changes.