A shopper scans the Thai Chana QR code while checking in at Siam Paragon mall. TRANSPARENCY DOUBTSThe Thai Chana app, which was not discussed in the DPEX report, potentially raises even more problematic personal privacy issues. "Since the PDPA is not enforced now, the Thai Chana app does not violate anything," Mr Prapanpong said. A visitor to Khao Yai National Park scans a QR code to check in via the Thai Chana app upon arriving at the park. Neither the Mor Chana app nor Thai Chana says it allows the Defence Ministry to access its data.

Source: Bangkok Post July 20, 2020 01:41 UTC