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The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) is set to amend regulations to hold banks and telecom operators accountable if they are found negligent in addressing online scams, according to DES permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-At.
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The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) is set to amend regulations to hold banks and telecom operators accountable if they are found negligent in addressing online scams, according to DES permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-At.
Wisit made the new regulation announcement, yesterday, September 19, during the 60 Years of Excellence: Creating Great Leaders, Designing the Future seminar hosted by the Thailand Management Association (TMA).
“E-government, digital manpower, and digital trust are the three priorities driving digital transformation.”
To enhance digital trust, the ministry plans to introduce additional rules to last year’s measures aimed at preventing and suppressing technological crimes. These new rules will enforce liability among service providers, particularly targeting mule bank accounts and SIM cards. This initiative is…