Bangkok: Responding to amendments to the Cyber ??Crime Act, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is implementing new measures to stop online crimes. These measures require operators to assume responsibility for damages caused by technology crimes.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Natthorn Phueasunthon, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Integration of Enforcement of Technology Crime Laws and State Security, chaired a meeting to discuss standards and measures to prevent technology crimes. This is in compliance with the Emergency Decree on Measures to Prevent and Suppress Technology Crimes (No. 2) B.E. 2568, which took effect on April 13, 2025. The Royal Gazette published this decree with the intent to drive its enforcement in a concrete manner. The subcommittee focused on guidelines for setting standards to prevent technology crimes. The NBTC, under Section 8/10, requires financial institutions, business operators, and telecommunications service providers to be jointly responsible for damages arising from technology crimes.
Pol. Gen. Natthorn emphasized the urgency of setting standards or measures to prevent new forms of fraud, such as those involving video calls, deep fakes, and AI-generated tools. The NBTC will propose these standards in an upcoming meeting, stressing the importance of the active participation and responsibility of mobile and telecommunication operators. These operators are expected to cooperate with officials in providing necessary information to prosecute offenders more swiftly and efficiently.
Specific measures outlined include screening users for unusual behavior, suspending service upon notification of suspicious activity, and ensuring correct registration of newly issued numbers. Operators must check SMS and links before sending them and prevent unauthorized SIM boxes from connecting to the network. Additionally, SIM card management for foreigners has been tightened, with limitations on the number of registrations and verification requirements using passports. Tourist SIM cards will have restricted usage periods and require re-registration for extension.
These measures aim to enhance the effectiveness of technology crime prevention and block offenders from accessing mobile phone and other telecommunications services.