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Payment processors and gateways are essential to Thailand’s digital economy, but operating one is highly regulated. The legal framework is based on the Payment Systems Act B.E. 2560 (2017), supported by a series of Bank of Thailand (BOT) notifications and
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
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
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
HOW AN AUSTRALIAN DATA PRIVACY CASE SIGNALS STRICT LIMITS ON FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY USE IN THAILAND. A landmark ruling against Australia’s hardware store “Bunnings” for the unlawful use of facial recognition technology (FRT) serves as a wake-up call for Thai
Thailand’s media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift in 2025! From stringent NBTC broadcasting rules to emerging OTT regulations and film censorship reforms, the Kingdom is balancing innovation with tradition. Discover lucrative incentives for foreign productions—up to 30% cash rebates—and navigate compliance challenges with expert insights from Formichella & Sritawat. Dive into the future of Thailand’s media revolution today! … Read More
1. Executive Summary: Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI), under its strategic shift towards a “New Economy,” has significantly relaxed and targeted its concession packages, creating unprecedented opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in high-potential sectors like Agriculture Technology (Agritech), Artificial
1. Introduction to AI in Thailand Thailand continues to develop as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data regulation, balancing innovation with legal protections. In 2025, the legal environment will be shaped by existing
The telecommunications market in Thailand has liberalized since the passage of the Telecommunications Business Act (TBA) of 2001 (see Thailand’s Telecommunications Business Act). Before 2001, the telecommunications sector in Thailand operated under a concession structure whereby an operator would build, transfer, and operate networks under a specific period with the Government of Thailand. … Read More
This third part of a three-part series discusses Thailand’s e-commerce law on Telemarketing. … Read More
