State mulls ID linkages for social mediaPeople check their mobile phones while travelling on the skytrain in Bangkok. The DES Ministry is considering linking ID cards to social media registration to combat fake news and support e-commerce. The move is also meant to support e-commerce activities on social media platforms. He said there is a lot of fake news and illicit content on social media platforms. A telecom veteran who requested anonymity said to register for social media platforms, an e-mail address and a telephone number is already required.

Source: Bangkok Post May 30, 2021 23:26 UTC