The Thailand Security Laws include legislation governing the country’s cyberspace. These laws are aimed at combating the rising threats of online fraud and cyber attacks, which pose significant risks to national security.
Several Thailand Security Laws also aim to protect the personal information of citizens, including their health data, banking details and e-payment records. However, it is important to note that some of these laws have overlapping obligations with other Thai laws.
Privacy - The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand and related laws provide protection for individuals’ right to privacy, such as their rights to be informed of a company’s processing of their personal data; their right to access their personal data, to have them corrected or updated, to restrict or object to their personal data being processed; and to have their data erased, and to have their data transferred to a third party where they have consented to such transfer.
Digital Assets - There is no specific law that addresses digital assets in Thailand, but there are many existing laws which address the collection, use and disclosure of personal data relating to these transactions. These laws cover areas such as public health, telecommunications and the banking industry, and they generally apply to companies that deal with digital assets in Thailand.
Internet - The Computer Crime Act (CCA) provides sweeping powers to police and other authorities to search computers, to seize devices and data if the government deems it necessary in an "emergency" situation. These powers can be used to break up protests, spy on dissenters and investigate crimes such as hacking and phishing.
Antigovernment - The Criminal Code of the Kingdom of Thailand prohibits acts that threaten or aggravate any political, social or economic conflict in the Country. This includes acts that may cause a breach of national security, such as terrorism.
Arrest - The Thai Criminal Code also prohibits acts that cause harm to another person. This includes acts that threaten the life or safety of a person, such as sexual assault and homicide.
Detention - The Thai Criminal Code also prohibits arresting someone without their consent, or arresting them for an offense they did not commit. The law also prohibits the unlawful apprehension of people who are suspected of crimes, such as extortion or theft.
Investigations - The Thai Criminal Code requires that investigations and prosecution be conducted in the Thai language. The investigating officer, prosecutor or court must provide an interpreter if there is a need to do so.
Legal Process - The Thai Civil Procedure Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure and other applicable laws are in place to ensure that the rights of defendants and witnesses are protected during the legal process. The court is empowered to issue judgments based on the evidence presented in the case.
Representation - The Thai Civil Procedure Act and other applicable laws provide that a person can hire a lawyer to represent them in court. This can be an effective tool in defending against a criminal charge, as it can allow the person to defend their interests in court.