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Legal framework
Cyber-security bill marred by lack of oversight
Two crucial cyber-security and data-privacy bills approved by Cabinet earlier this year are all set for enactment by the National Legislative Assembly to ensure that Thailand has sufficient legal safeguards to support the country’s fast-growing digital economy and digital society. Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Cabinet's nod to digital laws
The Cabinet on Tuesday (Dec, 18) approved two digital laws concerning the prevention of cybercrime and the use of personal information without consent. Minister of Digital Economy and Society’s Pichet Durongkaveroj said today the two laws include the cybersecurity draft act which can prevent or ...
Suwit Rattiwan
NLA accepts draft amendment Arbitration Act
The National Legislative Assembly of Thailand (NLA) has accepted in principle the draft amendment Arbitration Act which would allow foreigners to serve as arbitrators in Thailand.Keep watching ...
Beware of marijuana being misused if it’s legalised, says expert
A medical lecturer has cautioned policymakers against rushing to legalise marijuana, even if it’s just for medical use. “Beware of becoming stupid, poor and hurt” read the title of a social-media comment posted by Asst Professor Dr Thira Woratanarat in response to calls to fast-track ...
Chularat Saengpassa
The cybersecurity balancing act
The draft cybersecurity bill, which is yet to be completed, is being promoted as an attempt to expand Thailand’s cybersecurity infrastructure, protect national security interests and crack down on cybercrime. Growing public backlash against the bill is causing tremors both online and offline because of ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk
Cybersecurity bill to be presented to cabinet this month
The cybersecurity bill is expected to be submitted for cabinet consideration by the end of this month, says the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA). The bill is being scrutinised by the Council of State and should be ready soon for presentation to the cabinet, as ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk
Use of Article 44 urged to push marijuana bill
With the bill to legalise the use of marijuana for medical purposes bogged down in process, Deputy Prime Minister ACM Prajin Juntong is looking into the possibility of Article 44 being invoked as a means of moving the bill forward. Prajin, who is also justice ...
The Nation Reporter
NLA accepts draft labor protection bill for deliberation
The National Legislative Assembly has agreed to accept the draft labor protection bill for deliberation. The NLA on Thursday (Sep 20) convened a session, during which members spent time reviewing the proposed draft law on labor protection.Labor Minister Pol. Gen. Adul Saengsingkaew told the assembly that ...
Kitti Cheevasittiyanon
Law to be amended to give better protection to copyright owners
The amended copyright law will provide better protection to owners of copyrights by empowering them to notify internet service providers to “take down” their works such as music, films, books from websites without going through the court.Ms Nusara Kanchanakul, deputy director-general of the Department of ...
Mixed reactions to Digital ID draft law
Cyber experts are weighing the pros and cons of a draft law about digital identification that will allow government agencies to collect citizens’ digital ID. Some pointed to the benefits of the proposed new legislation for both the digital economy and society while others voiced ...
Asina Pornwasin
