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Author Archives: Formichella Sritawat
Thailand Space Law Introduction: National Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework
Formichella & Sritawat December 2024 The draft Space Activities Act (Draft Act) is a comprehensive national space law that regulates space affairs and activities supporting its space sector. These include the registration of space objects and the management of aid … Read More
E-Commerce Licensing for Foreign Operators and Minority Shareholding Exceptions – Thailand
Formichella & Sritawat October 2024 The B2C commerce sector in Thailand has experienced phenomenal growth over the past decade, primarily due to the adoption of new digital platforms. The sales volume statistics for Thailand’s e-commerce market in 2023 stand at … Read More
Thailand: Personal Data Protection Committee Issues Fines for Violation of Personal Data Protection Act
October 2024 Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee (“PDPC”) has issued what is believed to be its first fine for violation of the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”). The fine, estimated to be the Thai Baht equivalent of just under Euro … Read More
Digital Intermediary Service Providers – Copyright Safe Harbour Protections – Thailand
October 2024 With all the discussions regarding regulating digital platforms, we think it is time to address some safe harbour protections for social media platforms under Thai law. This article is certainly not exhaustive and is intended to give the … Read More
The Draft Film and Game Act – Thailand – Reportedly Will Go Through Substantive Revisions
Formichella & Sritawat August 2024 The Draft Film and Game Act (Draft FGA) was revealed during public hearings by Thailand’s Department of Cultural Promotion in April 2023. Some online articles refer to the Draft FGA as the “Movies and Games … Read More
Formichella Sritawat acquires first Internet of Things Type 1 Telecommunication License in Thailand
January 2024 Bangkok – The first Internet of Things (IoT) Type 1 telecommunication license issued in Thailand was processed by Formichella Sritawat and accepted by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (NBTC). Formichella & Sritawat set a standard … Read More
Computer Crime Act in Thailand – Supreme Court Application
July 2024 The Computer-Related Crime Act of 2017 (the ‘CCA’) in Thailand is a significant law dealing with computer-related offenses, whether committed using computers or against computer systems. The CCA is a set of rules and a crucial tool in … Read More
Thailand Personal Data Protection Act: Exception for SMEs to Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
June 2024 Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) imposes RoPA requirements. Just as we discussed exceptions to Legitimate Interest rules under the PDPA in our previous article, it’s crucial to understand the significance of the Notification (a “Notification” in Thailand … Read More
PDPA (Thailand) Exception to Rule of Section 19
30 May 2024 The Legitimate Interest Rule, the Exception to the Rule, and the Exception to the Exception. This intricate web of legal concepts is not just a mere set of rules but a challenge that engages legal professionals in … Read More