Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (“MDES”) recently published the latest draft of the Cyber Security Bill (the “Bill”) for public hearing and public consultation during 24th May 2017 to 7th June 2017 before the MDES revises the Bill and submits it to the National Legislative Assembly (“NLA”) for approval. The bill will ensure... Read More

The Computer Crimes Act (No. 2) B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) enacted to amend the Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (A.D. 2017) of Thailand (“Amended CCA”) finally comes into force on 24th May 2017. The Amended CCA changes the ministry in charge from the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology to the Ministry of Digital Economy... Read More

On 19th January 2017, the Telecommunication Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communication (“MOTC”) announced the updated list of Communication Service Licenses (“CSL”) issued in Myanmar under Telecommunication Law and Rules. As of 19th January 2017, there are 118 CSLs that have been issued to local and foreign companies:- The following 3 CSLs were... Read More

Thailand has finally enacted the Act on Digital Development for Economy and Society B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) (“Digital Development Act”).  It was published in the Royal Gazette on 24th January 2017 and has been effective on and from 25th January 2017. The Digital Development Act is a consolidation of the three Bills, i.e. Digital Economy... Read More

Thailand has finally enacted the Computer Crimes Act (No. 2) B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) to amend the Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (A.D. 20107) (“Amended CCA”).  It was published in the Royal Gazette on 24th January 2017 and will be effective on and from 24th May 2017. The Amended CCA covers the following major changes... Read More