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Ministry asks cabinet for big data overhaul
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/09/2022
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has moved forward with its plans to establish the National Big Data Institute (NBDi) as a major provider of data analytics, and is now seeking approval for the venture at the next cabinet meeting.
Data protection penalties eased
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/06/2022
» Regulations aimed at relaxing enforcement of the penalties under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) are expected to come into force next week, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Mobile operators prepped for PDPA
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/05/2022
» Major mobile operators have affirmed they are fully prepared for customer data protection and cybersecurity standards in line with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which is scheduled to come into force on Wednesday.
Most parts of PDPA to be deferred by a year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/05/2020
» The cabinet has agreed to postpone the enforcement of most chapters of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) by a year to give the public and private sectors time to prepare their internal processes and ease the financial burden they are shouldering during the coronavirus pandemic.
Office of committee for PDPA set up to prepare
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/10/2019
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry launched the office of a committee on Monday handling procedures related to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which is scheduled to come into force May 2020.
DTAC promotion offers free SIM cards
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2020
» Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third largest mobile operator by subscribers, is gearing up efforts to expand its customer base by working with PTG Energy, ThaiNamthip and Kasikornbank (KBank) to give away free prepaid SIM cards.
AIS seeks partners for virtual bank
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/02/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is in talks with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and a digital platform provider on a potential partnership to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Bank of Thailand, according to AIS chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong.
Tech partnership to promote 5G adoption in Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/02/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) is forming a collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NTBC) to promote optimal use of 5G wireless broadband technology.
Prasert prioritises online fraud
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/09/2023
» Prasert Chanthararuangthong, the newly appointed Digital Economy and Society (DES) minister, has given top priority to suppressing rampant online fraud and call centre scams.
Looking for a business U-turn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2022
» Amid fierce competition in the parcel delivery business, surrounded by financially strong foreign operators, state enterprise Thailand Post has realised it needs to revamp its business.