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| Computer Crime Act | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of Thailand | |
| |
| Territorial extent | Thailand |
| Assented to by | King Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Assented to | 10 June 2007 |
| Commenced | 17 July 2007 |
| Amended by | |
| Act on Computer Crime (No. 2) B.E. 2560 | |
| Status: In force | |
The Act on Computer Crime B.E. 2550 (Thai: พระราชบัญญัติว่าด้วยการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับคอมพิวเตอร์ พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๐), commonly known as the Computer Crime Act (CCA) or the Computer Related Crime Act, is a 2007 Thai law addressing cyber offences and the distribution of illegal content.[1][2]
Legislative history
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The act was given royal assent by King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 10 June 2007.[3] Following its publication in the Royal Gazette on 18 June 2007, it came into force 30 days later on 17 July 2007.
2017 amendment
[edit]On 16 December 2016, an amendment known as the Act on Computer Crime (No. 2) B.E. 2560 was adopted unanimously by the junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly.[4][5] The amendment, which was published in the Royal Gazette on 24 January 2017 and came into force on 24 May 2017, gave the Act a broadened scope and strengthened enforcement powers.[6][7][8] The amendment empowers the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to issue regulations subordinate to the Act.[9]
Reaction
[edit]The act has criticised by rights groups for violating rights to free speech and to silence dissent.[10]
The Act has commonly being used in conjunction with section 112 of Thailand's criminal code to charge people with lèse-majesté violations.[11][4][12]
References
[edit]- ↑ Leesa-nguansuk, Suchit (22 September 2020). "Tech giants face action over URLs". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "The amended Computer Crimes Act: important changes for business operators". Bangkok Post. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Act on Computer Crime" (PDF). www.icj.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Thailand: Cyber Crime Act Tightens Internet Control". Human Rights Watch. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Thailand passes amendment to cyber law despite opposition". Reuters. 16 December 2016.
- ↑ "Restricting Freedom of Expression Online in Thailand" (PDF). www.amnesty.org. Amnesty International. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ "Amendments to Computer Crimes Act of Thailand Finally Published". LawPlus Ltd. 1 February 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "The new Computer Crimes Act and concerns over online freedom". Bangkok Post. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Computer Crimes Act and spam". Bangkok Post. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ Sabpaitoon, Patpon (22 November 2017). "Prayut threatens media outlets with strict cyber law". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Thai MP jailed for six years on royal insult charges". The Straits Times. 13 December 2023. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Thailand: Drop groundless charges against youth activists". Amnesty International. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2025.