Thailand Issues Decree On Regulatory Oversight Of Digital Service Platforms

Currently, numerous digital platform service providers are functioning as online intermediaries, covering various types and forms of businesses. As a result, they have become increasingly crucial to Thailand's economy and society. Therefore, the Thai government is acting to regulate and oversee these service business activities as an overall policy to ensure financial and commercial stability, enhance trust, safety, and consumer protection, and prevent any potential online harm to the public.

A Royal Decree (Decree), promulgated in Thailand on 22nd December 2022 under the Electronic Transaction Act B.E. 2544 (2001) (ETA) and will become fully effective 240 days after the promulgation date, which will be on 30th August 2023.