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Thais look to the state for lower prices, living costs
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/11/2025
» More than a third of Thais expect the government to reduce living costs or control the prices of consumer goods, according to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey.
Depa eagerly awaits Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Game Industry Act is expected to be passed into law by the House of Representatives during the new government's tenure.
Panel queries fund in Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/07/2025
» A revolving fund committee under the Ministry of Finance, and also the Budget Bureau, have taken issue with a clause in the draft of the Game Industry Act that requires the establishment of a specific fund to promote the game industry.
Unpacking the Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/04/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has assigned the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to draft the country's first Game Industry Act in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, creating a law that covers all dimensions of the digital game business and services.
Ministry tackles LEO satellite misuse
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will consider as an urgent agenda item the case of scammers using low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites to create internet connectivity for their operations.
Gaming law expected to seek cabinet approval in February
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/01/2025
» The draft of the Game Industry Act is set to be submitted for cabinet consideration next month after public hearings recently finished.
Group gathers to foil call centre scams
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/01/2025
» State agencies held discussions on Friday to propose urgent measures to tackle rampant online fraud and call centre gangs.
Govt to begin talks on online gambling
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/01/2025
» The government will begin initial discussions on the push to legalise online gambling, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Decree amended in push to get tougher on cybercrime
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/11/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has revised the royal decree on cybercrime prevention and suppression to strengthen law enforcement, adding heftier punishments.
E-commerce platform review needed, says minister
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/09/2024
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) plans to seek cooperation from related agencies on supervision of foreign e-commerce platforms through a proper regulatory scheme, says minister Prasert Jantararuangthong.