Thailand Telecommunications: Does the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission align with the International Telecommunications Union Guidelines? Although the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) (see https://fosrlaw.com/2021/thailands-telecommunications-business-act/) considers the guidelines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), it often aligns with these … Read More
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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data in Thailand: Legal and Regulatory Developments 2025
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 … Read More
AI Regulation in Thailand: What Foreign and Domestic Providers Should Know
Thailand is establishing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, adopting a rights-based and risk-focused approach that will soon influence both domestic and international AI service providers. Introduction Thailand is developing formal regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) through a novel legal … Read More
GDPR vs. Thailand PDPA: Substantive Legal Comparison June 2025
Explore a detailed comparison of GDPR vs. Thailand’s PDPA, highlighting key differences in enforcement, fines, data subject rights, and cross-border transfers. Understand compliance challenges and practical implications for businesses navigating Thailand’s evolving data protection landscape. … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: FORMICHELLA & SRITAWAT PROMOTED TO BAND 1 FOR TMT EXPERTISE IN CHAMBERS ASIA PACIFIC GUIDE 2024
The Chambers Asia Pacific Guide is a comprehensive ranking of the top lawyers andlaw firms in the Asia Pacific region. The independent research process is precise andthorough, analyzing a firm and its Partners’ legal talent, professionalism, clientservice, and more. A … Read More
Telecommunications Licensing and Data Centers in Thailand
By John Formichella and Naytiwut Jamallsawat November 2023 With changes in Thailand’s law and policy on foreign satellites, and political and legal issues involving restrictions on the export of computer chips for artificial intelligence (for more information please see Thailand’s … Read More
Cloud Services & Telecommunication Licensing in Thailand
The primary reason is there is, in fact, a cloud service license requirement from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand. … Read More
John Formichella has been listed among Super 50 TMT Lawyers Asia by Asian Legal Business
The lawyers in the Super 50 were selected based on recommendations to ALB, including in-house counsel and other decision-makers regarding client service. John is one of just three lawyers from Thailand to be listed. More than 200 in-house counsels across 13 jurisdictions in Asia and overseas sent in their recommendations for this list. … Read More
Thailand: Telecoms & Media
Lexology Getting the Deal Through provides international legal expert analysis in key areas of law, practice and regulation for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and company officers and directors. … Read More