We are pleased to announce that the Thailand chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG): Telecoms, Media & Internet Laws and Regulations 2026 has now been published by Global Legal Group . The chapter provides an up-to-date overview of … Read More
Author Archives: Onnicha Khongthon
Thailand’s Media Regulation Strategy for OTT Platforms: Proposals, Progress and Outlook
Thailand is recalibrating its approach to media regulation in the age of streaming. Over the past year, regulators have unveiled a series of plans affecting digital broadcasting and online video platforms. Unlike what some early reports suggested, there isn’t a … Read More
Why Data Centers Are Not Factories Under Thai Law – And Why the Question Keeps Arising
Legal Status Data centers in Thailand are classified as digital and telecommunications infrastructure, not industrial factories. Under current law and regulatory practice, data centers are not required to obtain factory licensing or registration (รง.4 or รง.2) by virtue of their … Read More
Understanding Regulatory Reasoning in Thailand’s Digital Communications Framework (2025 Update)
November 2025 A clear and strong regulatory framework oversees Thailand’s telecommunications and media industries (see https://fosrlaw.com/2024/telecommunication-licensing-in-thailand/). The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) creates national strategies for connectivity, data management, and digital transformation. Meanwhile, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications … Read More
OTT and the Definition of Television Broadcasting in Thailand
Over-the-top (OTT) services like streaming platforms are now a vital part of Thailand’s digital landscape. They play a huge role in how people enjoy media, and they’re becoming a focal point for policymakers, courts, and regulators when it comes to … Read More
Thailand’s Upcoming E-Commerce Platform Regulations: What Operators Need to Prepare for
Key takeaways for platform operators: Thailand’s competition regulator is moving to formalize conduct standards for large digital platforms, with increased scrutiny of self-preferencing, tying, parity clauses, data use, and discriminatory ranking. The move aligns with global trends led by the … Read More
Thailand’s New Website Security Standards 2025: Implications for Compliance Under the Cybersecurity Act
Thailand has strengthened its national cybersecurity framework with the implementation of a Website Security Standard. The standard was officially released on September 16, 2025, and takes effect on the same day. Issued under the Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019), this … Read More
Thailand’s 24-Hour Content Takedown Rule: Compliance Challenges for Social Media Platforms
Thailand’s digital regulations are evolving rapidly. The Notification of the Electronic Transactions Commission regarding Measures for Preventing Technology Crimes on Social Media Platform Providers was published in the Royal Gazette on July 4, 2025 (“Notification”). It establishes a strict 24-hour … Read More
Foreign Satellite Operators in Thailand: NBTC Approval and Equipment Licensing Requirements
Thailand is attracting increasing interest from global satellite companies seeking to provide connectivity services within the country. One particular operator, equipped with direct satellite-to-device capabilities, has pointed out the regulatory challenges of entering Thailand without the proper approvals. Although the … Read More
Why so few MVNOs? It’s the economics. An in-depth look at MVNOs in Thailand Under the NBTC Type 1 License?
Thailand’s telecom regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has introduced the Type 1 telecommunications license to encourage more competition among service providers, including Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). These operators, by design, don’t own their own telecommunications infrastructure … Read More