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NACC, OECD Collaborate to Strengthen Thailand's Anti-Bribery Laws
Published on 03/09/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) hosted a meeting to launch the assessment report and recommendations of the “Reinforcing Thailand’s Anti-Corruption Framework” project under the Country Programme Phase 2 between the Government of Thailand and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The event took place on 30th August 2024 at The Okura Prestige Hotel in Bangkok, aimed to present the key findings from the evaluation of Thailand’s anti-corruption legal and policy frameworks with recommendations for further action and implementation to align the country’s framework with OECD standards.
Thai Police Partner with AMLBot to Combat Crypto Scams
Published on 13/08/2024
» Pig butchering scams related to cryptocurrency, a form of investment fraud, have become increasingly prevalent in Southeast Asia, particularly in the areas surrounding Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. These scams often involve cybercriminals posing as legitimate investment advisors to swindle victims out of their savings.
UNODC Launches #TechSafeSpace Campaign for Digital Safety
Published on 15/07/2024
» With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is launching a regional campaign for governments and the public to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of technology. The campaign, titled #TechSafeSpace, aims to promote a secure digital environment, promote digital inclusion and responsibility, and uphold human rights.
Governor Chadchart mandates BMA schools e-cigarette-free
Published on 04/06/2024
» The governor’s orders are as follows:
First Thailand Road Safety Forum Launches at AIT
Published on 03/04/2024
» The Thailand Accident and Research Centre (TARC), situated within the School of Engineering and Technology at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), hosted the inaugural Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum with Mr. Montri Dechasakulsom, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, overseeing the opening. This pivotal event, organised on 13 March 2024, united a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Public Health, and other pertinent government bodies.
Thailand Contemplates EU-Inspired Regulatory Shift
Published on 01/04/2024
» With the growth of the platform economy in Thailand, the cabinet has approved the 10 principles on platform economy law which provide a basis for the much-anticipated Platform Economy Act (PEA), a draft of which is underway with a preliminary draft having been distributed for comments from a closed group of stakeholders. The PEA is intended to replace the Royal Decree on digital platforms, passed in 2022, which merely impose notification obligations on platforms. Interestingly, the PEA draws from both the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), combining regulations on illegal content and transparency with regulations that aim to regulate the market powers of the so-called 'gatekeepers' in one Act.
Panasonic Collaborates with Thai Authorities to Seize Counterfeit Batteries Valued at Over 17 Million Baht
Published on 21/09/2023
» On July 26, 2023, Panasonic, in collaboration with the Economic Crime Suppression Division under the Royal Thai Police (“ECD Police”) and Lazada Thailand, successfully apprehended a major seller of counterfeit batteries operating on online platforms. This operation resulted in the seizure of more than 400,000 fake Panasonic batteries with a total estimated value of over 17 million baht. This represents the highest number of seized counterfeit Panasonic products in Thailand and Southeast Asia to date. All individuals apprehended in the raid are now facing criminal charges related to trademark infringement under the Thai Trademark Act, carrying a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to four years, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both.
Annual financial results 2022: Bosch achieves double-digit growth in Thailand
Published on 15/06/2023
» Consolidated sales in 2022 grew by 10.7 percent to 397 million euros (14.6 billion THB)
GCNT and partners host the 6th National Dialogue on Business and Human Rights
Published on 22/12/2022
» The Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT), in collaboration with the Rights and Liberties Protection Department, Ministry of Justice, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), held the 6th National Dialogue on Business and Human Rights on the theme “Strengthening access to remedial mechanisms and complaints handling for migrant workers in Thailand”, which is one of the key elements of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The Dialogue served as a forum for exchanging knowledge and enhancing access to effective remedial mechanisms and complaints handling of Thai companies.
Royal Thai Police & CIFS call for expanding DNA
Published on 15/11/2022
» In the first of its kind initiative, a national symposium & training was organised on the subject of ‘Enhancement of Forensic DNA Capacity in Thailand’ with participation from the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the Central Institute of Forensic Science (CIFS) under the Ministry of Justice.