Thailand: Criminal Law

Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act faces significant amendments that could reshape how government agencies and private organizations handle personal data. The proposed changes introduce new exemptions for anticorruption operations, clarify which entities qualify as government agencies, and fundamentally restructure the legal framework for data processing to align with international standards like the GDPR. These modifications would shift consent from a default requirement to one of seven equal lawful b

The main legislation governing bribery and corruption in Thailand is the Organic Act on Anti-Corruption, B.E. 2561 (2018) (“OAAC”), which prohibits giving, offering, or promising benefits to public officials, foreign officials, or international organisation officials with corrupt intent.

On May 14, 2026, Thailand published a ministerial regulation in the Government Gazette to prescribe measures for prevention and suppression of technology crimes.

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has introduced a sweeping new expedited takedown mechanism that dramatically expands government authority to remove online content deemed contrary to national security, public order, or good morals. The notification establishes 14 specific content categories—from monarchy-related speech to alcohol advertising—that qualify for rapid court-ordered suppression without fixed response timelines. Digital platforms, e-commerce operators, and fintech co

The president of Thailand’s Supreme Court has issued new recommendations providing courts with criminal jurisdiction with a comprehensive framework for identifying and dismissing criminal cases brought in bad faith.

Thailand’s telecommunications regulator has introduced a range of new compliance obligations for telecom licensees aimed at preventing and suppressing technology crime.