Minister acknowledges the potential impact of large systems, but promises that protection will continue.
PUBLISHED: 5 Mar 2025 at 17: 06
According to Prasert Jantararuangtong, the minister of digital economy and society, the United States has expressed concern about a new type of Thailand’s emergency order on tech violence, noting that it might have an impact on modern programs.
Following a letter from the US embassy regarding the draft, Mr. Prasert stated that the concerns did not prevent the law from being enforced on Tuesday.
A draft amendment to the order, which stipulates that banks and mobile operators must be jointly held accountable for consumer damage caused by engineering crime, was approved by the cabinet on January 28.
Additionally, the updated laws includes regulations for websites and social media platforms.
Mr. Prasert stated that he is aware that several of the most well-known digital platforms used everyday by Thais are based in the US and that they are used for searching for information, entertainment, or e-commerce.
He claimed that the government intends to hold a gathering with all parties to the law to foster understanding.
” Mobile operators and the Thai Bankers ‘ Association expressed concerns about the amended law and want to see the final details of the draft,” said Mr. Prasert.
In order to avoid campaigning during the writing process, the ministry has stated it won’t make the final changes to the draft public until enforcement begins.
The Council of State, the government’s legal expert body, is now reviewing the draft article.
The government had previously stated that it anticipated the draft’s publication in February’s Royal Gazette.
When the new regulations are put into effect, they should help to reduce damage to the people and stop engineering crimes and scams, according to Mr. Prasert.
Since Thailand cut electricity and online access to murder centers across the border in Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, the minister said the damage caused by online swindlers has been significantly reduced, from about 100 million baht per day to 33 million as of March 2.
The draft article contains 16 reports and five essential points. The former include joint responsibility for injuries that occur if the specified methods are not followed by financial institutions, mobile service providers, and social media platforms.
Additionally, telecom service providers have a responsibility to immediately stop using SIM accounts in connection with crimes.
The article also makes it easier for patients to receive refunds and gives officials more authority to take legal action against platforms involved in these crimes. Additionally, the order raises the civil penalties for specific data reporting.