Bangkok, April 23 -- The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) of Thailand has announced a new cybercrime law that helps manage cybercrime issues at their source by preventing personal data from being used in criminal activities.

PDPC Secretary-General Pol Col Surapong Plengkham said on April 21 that the Royal Decree on Measures for the Prevention and Suppression of Cybercrime (2025) has been published in the Royal Gazette and took effect on April 13. The new decree reinforces the existing Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which is designed to prevent the malicious use of personal data.

One of its key components focuses on protecting personal data, with harsh penalties for violators, including up to one year in prison and a fine ...