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Thailand rejects Starlink offer due to ownership hurdle
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has rejected a proposal from SpaceX to provide Starlink low-orbit satellite internet services in Thailand through a 100% foreign-owned company, citing national security concerns and legal restrictions.
Scam complaints in Thailand starting to rise again
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/06/2025
» The number of complaints concerning call centres and online scams has increased to reach close to the same level as recorded in December 2024, despite having dropped to its lowest point in February 2025, according to Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Mobile emergency alert system test successful
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/04/2025
» Telecom operators and regulators on Friday conducted a successful test of a full-scale virtual cell broadcast entity (CBE) mobile emergency alert system in Bangkok.
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.
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission okays amending drone regulations
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/01/2025
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a resolution to amend the existing drone regulations to improve many conditions and cover additional frequencies.
Govt to begin talks on online gambling
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/01/2025
» The government will begin initial discussions on the push to legalise online gambling, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
NBTC boosts efforts to combat scammers
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/05/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday set up a working group to implement a new policy aimed at preventing online scammers from preying on people who use mobile banking.
AI-aided lung cancer screening introduced
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/01/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has launched a free artificial intelligence (AI)-powered preliminary lung cancer screening service, targeting serving 1 million people this year.
Data protection agency readies 'do not call list' app
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/11/2023
» The Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is developing a "national do not call list" as an option for people to block unwanted calls and text messages and fend off call centre scammers.
Talent development 'key' to digital, AI push
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government should focus more on talent development if it wants to make artificial intelligence technology a part of its national priority, a forum was told today.