Thailand Tightens Rules on Banks, Telecoms to Combat Online Scams

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In a decisive move to tackle the growing issue of online scams, Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) has announced amendments to regulations, making banks and telecom operators accountable for negligence in handling such crimes.

 

During the "60 Years of Excellence: Creating Great Leaders, Designing the Future" seminar hosted by the Thailand Management Association, DES Permanent Secretary Wisit Wisitsora-At highlighted the new measures. These rules aim to strengthen last year’s anti-technological crime regulations by specifically targeting negligent service providers whose actions, or lack thereof, facilitate online scams.

 

"Enforcement will depend on the negligence level of the service provider related to the victim's losses," Wisit explained, underlining the DES Ministry's focus on enhancing digital trust. With online scams and gambling constituting an estimated 45% of Thailand’s GDP, such measures are deemed critical.

 

 

 

 

Additionally, the ministry allocated 200 million baht (US$6 million) for the 2025 fiscal year to further its e-government "Cloud First" policy, which will transition state agencies to paperless operations and support advanced technologies like data analytics and artificial intelligence. By 2024, Thailand expects 50% of its government services to be paperless, spanning various ministries and agencies.

 

On the manpower front, the DES Ministry will launch a "learn to earn" platform to address labour shortages by efficiently matching skilled workers with market demands. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to boost Thailand's digital competitiveness and improve its global ranking.

 

The ministry's comprehensive approach, from tightening regulations to modernising government operations and addressing digital manpower needs, marks a significant stride toward a safer and more advanced digital future for Thailand.

 

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-- 2024-09-20

 

 

[Enzian]

So will Immigration be one of those "state agencies" going paperless? Or is it simply an arm of the RTP and therefore not a state agency?

While they are at it, could they improve and make tighter their underwriting criteria for banks giving out loans to people with little ability and almost no intention of repayment?

[still kicking]

1 hour ago, Enzian said:

So will Immigration be one of those "state agencies" going paperless? Or is it simply an arm of the RTP and therefore not a state agency?

While they are at it, could they improve and make tighter their underwriting criteria for banks giving out loans to people with little ability and almost no intention of repayment?

Don't be so hard  in OZ the banks giving loans to dogs 

[Enzian]

3 minutes ago, still kicking said:

in OZ the banks giving loans to dogs

Your profile picture certainly relates. Do aspiring cats feel left out?

[still kicking]

1 minute ago, Enzian said:

Your profile picture certainly relates. Do aspiring cats feel left out?

Lucky you don't have a pic of your name you would never get a loan.

[john donson]

no shortage of dumb greedy people

[Jenkins9039]

Banking in the West went downhill for users when they started making the banks liable.

 

Users de-banked, getting cash near on impossible...