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NBTC to embed OTT oversight in plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reached a consensus that it has the authority to regulate over-the-top (OTT) platforms, and will embed this oversight in its upcoming Broadcasting and Television Master Plan (2026–2030).
Thailand Post the latest to add fuel surcharge
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand Post plans to impose a fuel surcharge of 3 baht per item on domestic Express Mail Service (EMS) and e-CoPost services from April 16, citing higher fuel costs.
Huge mobile bandwidth increase needed as AI use surges
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026
» The two major mobile operators are likely to need at least 100 megahertz of additional bandwidth each to cater to a surge in uploads from consumers using artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Agency steps up digital citizen push
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is rolling out its ETDA Digital Citizen (EDC) network across 15 provinces nationwide to create a regional trainer network that will include at least 2,000 additional trainers.
Massive leap in data leaks reported in Thailand
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2025
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) says it identified data leaks comprising 5 million usernames and passwords this year in Thailand, an astronomical spike from just 80,000 last year, attributed to the use of pirated software by individuals and organisations.
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.
Cyber effort on transport
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/03/2025
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the Transport Ministry have collaborated to develop a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) for the transport and logistics sectors to strengthen measures to prevent and respond to potential cyberthreats to the transport system and public safety.
US ‘concerned’ over Thai tech crime law
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/03/2025
» The United States has expressed concern about a new version of Thailand’s emergency decree on technology crime, noting that it might impact digital platforms, according to Prasert Jantararuangtong, the Digital Economy and Society minister.
GenAI poses threat to skills development
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/12/2024
» People's increasing dependence on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could result in them losing out when it comes to developing important reading, writing and analytical skills in the future, according to experts.
Samart plans to launch green tech, carbon credit businesses
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2024
» Samart Group is foraying into green tech energy and carbon credit businesses to cash in on these global megatrends.