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Harsher consequences for tolerating scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/09/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is planning to amend regulations in order to enforce liability for banks and telecom operators if they are found to be negligent in tackling online scams, says DES permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-At.
Foreign e-commerce firms told to open Thai offices
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» Foreign e-commerce operators will be required to set up registered offices in Thailand under the digital platform service law, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).
Cloud-first policy to continue unabated
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/08/2024
» The caretaker Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has confirmed Thailand's cloud-first policy will continue, with the selection of a new prime minister resulting in minor changes to the government's policies.
Is the digital wallet registration secure?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2024
» As registration for participation in the digital wallet scheme begins on the Tang Rat application, some people question whether the app is secure enough amid rampant local cyberthreats.
Is the government on cloud nine?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2024
» Last month the cabinet approved the establishment of a Cloud First Policy Committee to steer all state agencies towards the digital government scheme.
Poll shows need for upskilling
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/05/2024
» Most state agencies have experienced cyber-attacks, reflecting an urgent need to build a workforce equipped with digital skills to deal with such incidents, according to a joint survey on digital IT readiness and cybersecurity in 2023 conducted by the National Statistical Office and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).
DES readies systems to handle 50m digital wallet payments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is preparing its systems to support the government's digital wallet handout and ensure smooth implementation for 50 million Thais.
Digital Economy Ministry to set up national AI committee
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is gearing up to establish a new national artificial intelligence (AI) committee to accelerate the national AI strategy in the second phase.
Yip In Tsoi outlines raft of ambitious plans
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/03/2024
» Yip In Tsoi, a leading system integrator, will focus on a new business growth area this year that includes cybersecurity, data analytics, business transformation, and cloud and infrastructure services to ride on the wave of an emerging fifth industrial revolution.
Penalties implored for data breaches
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/02/2024
» State agencies have vowed to tighten measures to tackle personal data leaks, promising heavier penalties and beginning on-site audits next month of 85 organisations that have 100,000 personal datasets or more.