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Regional impact of faltering China
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 27/01/2023
» Amporn Swatsuk owns a "Tubtim Siam" pomelo farm in southern Nakhon Si Thammarat province that has been hobbled by the protracted Covid-19 outbreak. For more than two years, the amount of fruit exported from the farm with geographical indication certification has dipped significantly.
Prep required for cybersecurity rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2022
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is urging organisations associated with critical information infrastructure (CII) to accelerate efforts to comply with two upcoming regulations regarding minimal requirements for their cyberdefence practices and responsibility for their sectoral computer emergency response teams (CERTs).
Panel seeks delay of PDPA enforcement
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/05/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling for the postponement of full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), scheduled to come into force on June 1, because businesses are unprepared to comply, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that remain stymied by economic woes.
Committee finalised for data protection act
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2022
» The committee responsible for spearheading tasks for the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been established, unlocking the process ushering in necessary subordinate regulations as the law is set to be fully enforced in June.
DES Ministry upbeat on rollout of PDPA
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/01/2022
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has expressed confidence there will be no further delay in the full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), slated to take place on June 1, while the Personal Data Protection Committee is expected to be finalised this month.
Thaicom ready to navigate new frontiers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2021
» Despite a 30-year satellite operating concession ending on Sept 10, SET-listed Thaicom is still optimistic about the future, indicating the space economy offers a myriad of business opportunities.
Experts advocate prep amid PDPA hiatus
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/07/2021
» Despite full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) being pushed back another year, businesses must use this opportunity to explore ways to comply with the law step-by-step and ensure effective data protection approaches, say legal and tech consulting pundits.
Restoring respect
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/06/2021
» Patama Chantaruck still remembers an unsettling encounter she experienced during her early days of living in the United States 28 years ago.
Tackling poverty from the top
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/12/2020
» Anucha Nakasai, the Prime Minister's Office Minister, is tasked by the government with handling the National Village and Urban Community Fund Office and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.
As graft fight goes high-tech, business engagement crucial
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/12/2019
» The willingness of governments to use technology to enhance transparency and a strategy to engage the private sector are crucial in the fight against graft, experts say.