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Agency steps in over Lalamove driver dispute

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) will work with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to seek a solution to a dispute between Lalamove delivery drivers and the platform operator after drivers complained that the platform's alleged cuts to their delivery fees and insufficient welfare were affecting their…

New AI legislation set to be completed in coming months

New AI legislation set to be completed in coming months

Thailand aims to finalise a draft of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act in this fiscal year, with a focus on balancing the promotion of AI adoption and strict regulation.

New electronic transactions law essential

New electronic transactions law essential

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is drafting a new electronic transactions law to replace the 2001 edition, aiming to strengthen trust in these interactions, facilitate their use, and improve the confidence of participants.

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ETDA unveils roadmap to strengthen AI governance

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has outlined its 2026 artificial intelligence (AI) strategic direction in an effort to drive Thailand to become a regional hub of AI governance.

Digital push aims to transform SMEs

Private and state organisations in the digital sector have introduced new programmes and tools to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital transformation.

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According to the Technology Crime Suppression Division, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), there were over 50,000 cases of online shopping fraud from January to March, including delivery of products that did not match their advertisement and non-delivery even though payment had been made. The total damage exceeded 600 million baht.

Panel set to request B1bn AI budget

The national artificial intelligence (AI) committee will ask the new government to allocate a budget of 1 billion baht to accelerate the creation of 30,000 AI jobs over three years.

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Digital platform law spelled out

Digital platform law spelled out

A royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms will take effect on Aug 21, intended to transparently govern operators and promote consumer protection, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.

Government bid to raise country's digital competitiveness

Government bid to raise country's digital competitiveness

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry wants digital-related businesses to contribute 30% of GDP and for Thailand to reach the top 30 of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, both by 2027.

State eyes 10m digital ID registrants

State eyes 10m digital ID registrants

The government targets 10 million registrants for digital ID systems by the end of next year, double the current total, to improve the country's digital ecosystem, says the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.

E-commerce unit to build AI framework

E-commerce unit to build AI framework

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is set to launch a unit that will develop a framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance regarding electronic transactions to meet both the local context and international standards.

Keeping the scammers at bay

Keeping the scammers at bay

Authorities and regulators are stepping up efforts to prevent financial fraud, especially online scams, with measures ranging from plugging legal loopholes to the use of advanced technology.

Survey: Healthcare ranks as top online activity

Survey: Healthcare ranks as top online activity

The top internet activity for Thais was receiving healthcare consulting and services, while Gen Y spent the most time -- 8 hours and 55 minutes a day -- on the internet compared with other generations, according to the latest survey by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).

ETDA establishes Foresight Centre

ETDA establishes Foresight Centre

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is setting up the "Foresight Centre by ETDA" as a think tank to gauge the prospect of future technological and industrial changes so policymakers can create an updated plan to cope with any challenges.

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NDID bullish on outlook for identity verification

National Digital ID Co (NDID), a firm that provides digital identity verification, believes the adoption of its service will expand as more Thais become familiar with digital innovation, chief executive Boonsun Prasitsumrit told the Bangkok Post in an exclusive interview.

Camp to digitally equip high schoolers

Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third largest mobile operator by subscriber base, has launched a metaverse youth camp aimed at equipping high schoolers with cybersecurity and digital knowledge as cyberthreats surge.

ETDA defends royal decree regulating digital platforms

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has defended the merits of the draft royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms, saying the legislation will help strike a balance between consumer protection and business interests in the country.

Echoes of overregulation in new digital platforms law

A draft royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms could become an impediment to them if it imposes overregulation or makes unnecessary demands, say legal experts.

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ETDA preps courses for digital era

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is set to provide six major digital training courses from March to help organisations learn necessary skills to prepare them for the digital era.

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