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Thailand Forms Committee On Data Center Oversight
Thailand has established a new cross-ministerial committee to oversee data center operations nationwide, reflecting the government's policy to elevate the country's digital economy and promote investment in digital infrastructure and AI. The regulation defines data centers broadly and empowers the committee to propose policies, standards, and operational frameworks across multiple regulatory domains including energy use, environmental impact, fire safety, and data sovereignty.
Thailand Government
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Technology, Ownership, And The Right To Repair: Rethinking Patent Exhaustion In Thailand
Modern agricultural machinery increasingly relies on embedded software and digital systems, raising complex questions about ownership rights and repair access. Thailand's patent exhaustion doctrine, developed for mechanical products, may not adequately address situations where manufacturers control the proprietary software and diagnostic tools necessary for equipment maintenance and repair.
Thailand IP
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Tilleke & Gibbins
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Thailand Introduces Expedited Takedown Rules For Online Content
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
Thailand Media & IT
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Tilleke & Gibbins