Tourists urged to download “Tourist Police i lert u” mobile application
PRESS RELEASE:
Tourists urged to download “Tourist Police i lert u” mobile application while in Thailand.
The Royal Thai Police, through the Tourist Police Office, has developed a mobile application called “Tourist Police i lert u”...
Thai Government confirms Pornhub, other major adult websites, will stay blocked in Thailand to...
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The Thai Government, through the Acting Minister of Digital Economy and Society, confirmed tonight that popular adult website Pornhub will stay blocked in Thailand, giving the reason that the website allegedly encourages poor moral...
Thai Satellite THEOS-2 Set for October Launch
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Thailand Earth Observation Satellite 2 (THEOS-2) is scheduled for launch in October, as confirmed by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA).
The satellite has been safely transported from Toulouse, France, to Europe's...
Thai Prime Minister will visit Chonburi on May 9th to discuss smart farming
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The Thailand government spokesperson revealed yesterday, May 7th, that Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan O'Cha will visit the Kubota farm at Nong Irun sub-district, Ban Bueng, Chonburi, this Sunday, May 9th to...
Thai Government Cracks Down on Online Gambling: Over 25,000 Websites Blocked
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On March 31st, 2024, Ms. Kanika Aunjit, the deputy government spokeswoman, stated to the public regarding a government policy to tackle online gambling websites as major economic crimes.
According to the deputy government spokeswoman, Thai...
Thailand Plans to Use Space Technology to Fight Air Pollution
Thailand will use the developments of its space technology to address the ongoing air pollution and environmental problems which are currently affecting public health and the country’s reputation.
The House Committee on Communications, Telecommunications, and...
Royal Thai Army to launch “S.M.A.R.T SOLDIERS” application for soldiers and civilians to file...
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The Royal Thai Army plans to launch the "S.M.A.R.T SOLDIERS" application for soldiers and civilians to report internal problems in the military bases and send complaints against army commanders or officers.
Army chief Narongphan...
UPDATE: New Minister of Digital Economy Not Planning to Shutdown Facebook in Thailand
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The New Minister of Digital Economy and Society has suspended any previous plan to shutdown Facebook in Thailand.
Our previous story:
In a late afternoon press conference on August 21st, 2023, former Thailand’s Digital Economy...
Feature: Here is what we know about Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) before being...
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Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) will be put into full effect tomorrow, June 1st, 2022. The PDPA is an act intended to grant more rights to the owners of personal...
Thailand Signs MOU for Full-Service Electric Charging Station Project in Eastern Economic Corridor
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On April 3rd, 2024, Thai national media reported a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony regarding a full-service electric charging station project in the Eastern Economic Corridor between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand...