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Fix Thailand's data confusion
Oped, Jompon Pitaksantayothin, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand has made significant strides in building a data governance framework, most notably through the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2019. Data now underpins how citizens exercise their rights, how governments deliver services, how businesses innovate, and ultimately, how democracy is sustained.
Data leak case a timely reminder
Editorial, Published on 10/08/2025
» Imagine the shock of enjoying a mini-pancake snack, only to discover it was wrapped in a paper pouch made from a reused patient record -- one that specified a diagnosis of hepatitis B.
Digital treasure trove threatens privacy
News, Khemmapat Trisadikoon, Published on 16/08/2023
» With the runaway digital boom, Thailand faces a critical question: Is the country adequately prepared to shield its citizens' personal information from potential misuse?
Data privacy needs boost
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2023
» A hacker who goes by the name "9near" is threatening to publish the personal data of some 55 million Thai citizens on a dark web data-breach site called BreachForum at 4pm today.
Protecting children on social media
News, Chattrika Napatanapong & Atcharaporn Ariyasunthorn, Published on 09/11/2022
» Is it wrong to post video clips or photos of children on social media? Maybe this is the wrong question. Instead, we should ask whether those posts are legal or not.
Bid for UNHRC seat needs care
Oped, Yawee Butrkrawee, Published on 13/10/2022
» In late September 2022, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai announced Thailand's bid to be a member of the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2025 cycle. While this is a bold, welcome move, self-reflection is much needed.
Personal data at risk in govt hands
Oped, Khemmapat Trisadikoon, Published on 31/08/2022
» Only one month after enforcing the law to protect the Thai people's personal data security and privacy, the government had a change of heart.
Guarding privacy amid digitalisation
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 24/06/2022
» The issue of privacy, especially in terms of the protection of personal data linked to a person's identity, has come to the fore this month due to the coming into force of Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). It applies to both public and private entities that keep or process personal data concerning other people and it establishes safeguards to protect people's privacy.
PDPA fears don't compute
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/06/2022
» After a two-year wait, the country's much-needed Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) came into effect on Wednesday. Yet instead of eliciting a sense of relief it brought about widespread confusion and near panic.
Shine a light
News, Postbag, Published on 08/05/2022
» Re: "Dept fails noble task," (Editorial, May 6).