While the recently passed act seeks to address Thailand's digital vulnerabilities, the new law could be a step too far. Prinya Hom-anek, head of the special committee overseeing the Cybersecurity Act, said the law will come into immediate effect after publication in the Royal Gazette. The law allows authorities to access computer systems without a court order, leading some to criticise the law as an overstep of power. "If we are lucky and have a good and trustworthy government, this Cybersecurity Act will not pose as many problems as we fear," Mr Dhiraphol said. Moreover, any exception to obtaining a court order should be precisely worded.

Source: Bangkok Post May 20, 2019 02:28 UTC