DPM Wissanu insists cyber security bill still subject to change

[webfact]

Deputy PM insists cyber security bill still subject to change

 

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BANGKOK, 18 October 2018 (NNT) – Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs has spoken in an attempt to allay public concerns about the draft cyber security law, saying it is yet to be finalized. 

Responding to worries that the draft Cyber Security Act would be rushed through the Cabinet meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam pointed out that, in compliance with Section 77 of the Constitution, the government is obligated to conduct a public hearing on any new legislation at every step, including before the matter is presented to the Cabinet. 

In this regard, the deputy premier asked the Thai people to understand that holding public forums means the bill is still open to revisions and that no conclusions have been reached. Nonetheless, he said public comment on the lawmaking process is always welcome.

 

-- nnt 2018-10-18

[zzaa09]

Security.

Of course.

 

 

Security towards or for what?

What are they attempting to protect?

 

 

 

The answers surely won't surprise anyone.

[Samui Bodoh]

"...Nonetheless, he said public comment on the lawmaking process is always welcome..."

 

 

Stop it! You're killing me!

 

 

Public comment welcome?

 

 

Comedy Gold!

 

 

 

[chainarong]

Thailand isn't alone on this control, its world wide, invasion of privacy, call it what ever you like, its a government lazy way through technology to control what people can or can't do and track, big brother is another terminology, sharing information btwn departments,   that's what it amounts to , former Prime Minister of Australia John Howard won a  further four years with scaremongering and cyber crime , (Be afraid but don't be alarmed the advert went) although it didn't do the insipid one much good, he lost his electret seat in the next election, only the second PM in history to do so, perhaps Thailand might be fortunate and it will happen here.

[Lungstib]

This bill intends to establish a national cybersecurity committee. Now just take a look at the 'computer experts' that will be deciding on just what poses a threat to national security; 
"Chaired by the prime minister, the committee includes the defence minister as first deputy chair and the minister of digital economy and society as second deputy chair. Other key members are the national police chief and the secretary-general of the National Security Council". 

   Not content with silence they must also instil fear.

 

[yellowboat]

A military government would of course obsess over security.  This rather than protect the rights of the common Thai and let them use this wondrous tool for learning and financial gain.   The jack boots are so tedious

[YetAnother]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

has spoken in an attempt to allay public concerns about the draft cyber security law, saying it is yet to be finalized.

in other words:' don't be concerned, this is thailand, everything here is a Maybe

[Hayduke]

[Chris Lawrence]

The US fixed them up with computers for another use. The Thais found a good use for them. They are watching.

[chama]

On 10/17/2018 at 6:23 PM, webfact said:

In this regard, the deputy premier asked the Thai people to understand that holding public forums means the bill is still open to revisions and that no conclusions have been reached. Nonetheless, he said public comment on the lawmaking process is always welcome.

Comment all you want, we are going to do whatever we want. And when we get done "listening" to public comments we are going to start listening to your private comments and kicking in doors...for the good of the public and the country!