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NCSA set to boost cyber security laws
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/08/2022
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is planning to expand the enforcement of its standard framework of security requirements from the current 60 organisations of critical information infrastructure (CII) to 120 by the end of next year, said AVM Amorn Chomchoey, deputy secretary-general of NCSA.
Thailand banks on a 5G future
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/10/2021
» The government says it will support the development of 5G network infrastructure and related technology in a bid to help lift the nation's economy and society pummelled by nearly two years of pandemic.
DES puts phone booths towards testing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/04/2020
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is turning TOT phone booths into coronavirus test kiosks to ward off infection risk among healthcare workers and address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
TDRI chief: Giants don't qualify for relief plan
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/04/2018
» Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) chairman Somkiat Tangkitvanich has voiced opposition to a plan aimed at granting five-year extensions for the payment of final instalments in the 900-MHz band licence auction.
How not to make a regulation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/07/2017
» In a world in which big and small companies are quick to cry foul even against a good regulation, policymakers face an uphill battle in attempts to catch up with technological change. Regulation is still a dirty word in today's business lexicon.
Govt starts new campaign to curb websites
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/04/2017
» The national telecom regulator and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) have reiterated their demand that all internet service providers (ISPs) and international internet gateway providers block webpages and content that contain or promote illegal acts or breach Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law.
Tourist SIM-tracking plan axed
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/02/2017
» Plans for special SIM cards for tourists have finally been scrapped by the national telecom regulator after facing strong opposition from the government, which says the idea would do more harm than good.
Prajin draws praise as ICT pick
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/09/2016
» The private and public sectors on Tuesday hailed the cabinet's approval of Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong as acting minister of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry, saying he is the best person for the post during the current transition period.
SIM cards to track foreigners
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/08/2016
» Foreign visitors to Thailand will be required to use special SIM cards in their mobile phones during their stay so they can be tracked by the authorities.
'Respite' for AIS's 400,000 users facing cut-off
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/03/2016
» The telecom regulator asked the Central Administrative Court Tuesday to allow the AIS extend the signals for 2G SIM cards on the 900-megahertz network until March 21, according to people familiar to the case. The signals were due to be switched off at midnight.