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    Cyber security of national importance

    Database, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 26/05/2010

    » Information security experts are urging the government to set up an independent office of national cyber security responsible for national data security issues.

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    Controversy over telecoms act

    Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/06/2010

    » The long-awaited National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) law, which passed senate approval late last month, contains some controversial issues that may set back development in new convergence technology services, especially the number of commission members, inflexible details, an "auction"-only licence acquisition model and the lack of coverage of new media and internet technology.

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    NTC wants regulation overhaul

    Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/06/2010

    » The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) hopes to set up an office to regulate broadcasting, including over satellite and the Internet, ahead of the establishment of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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    The enduring appeal of traditional media

    Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 09/06/2010

    » Reporter 2.0 entails having a blog, one that is regularly updated at that, and Twitter and Facebook accounts.

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    More pipe dreams

    Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 16/06/2010

    » Sometimes it is not what they say, but how they say it. The NTC is pushing Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) and hopes for a roll-out as soon as September, but if the comments from the focus group were anything to go by, we can expect to continue waiting and praying for the foreseeable future.

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    Ministers sign computer-related crime MOU

    Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/06/2010

    » The growing use of the Internet for criminal purposes which pose a threat to Thailand's national security and social development issues has driven the government to implement new initiatives to overcome these challenges and reconsider computer-crime-related legislation.

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    Waste not, want not

    Database, Published on 10/03/2010

    » This just in: Thailand will have 3G phone service in 2010; we know this is true because Prasit Prapinmongkolkarn of the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) said so, as he marked the induction of four new commissioners into the membership of the Magnificent Seven; Mr Prasit said that the NTC's only reason for existence is serving the public by allocating radio frequencies, because an unused frequency is a wasted frequency; pressed by the always doubting media as to whether the NTC will really make 3G available everywhere by New Year's Eve, Mr Prasit declared forthrightly that he will "make an effort". His Majesty the King officially approved the appointment of four new members of the Magnificent Seven - Suranand Wongwittyakamjorn, Banthoon Suphakvanich, Phana Thongmeearchom and Col Natee Sukolrat, who has recently survived a graft investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

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    Thailand's digital democracy in action

    Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/03/2010

    » As the red shirt movement heats up politics in Thailand, several non-politicians have been seeking ways to express their opinions as well as report the red shirt movement through popular social network sites like Facebook and Twitter, placing Thailand on the map of Digital Democracy along with many other countries.

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    Apathy reigns as Thailand continues to fail to embrace its potential

    Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 06/01/2010

    » After so many years of writing, I have ended up with a 'why bother' attitude when it comes to the more controversial news which should matter. Anyone remember the not-very-smart ID cards that cost 888 million baht and which, to this day, are not fully utilised?

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    New media to continue growing inimportance

    Database, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/01/2010

    » New media will play a more significant role in people's daily lives and offer new opportunities to society, but privacy and security will become matters of greater concern.

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