Tilleke & Gibbins has contributed the Thailand chapter to Data Protection 2025, a newly published comparative guide from Global Legal Post’s Law Over Borders series. This comprehensive Q&A-style resource provides insights into data protection regulations across multiple jurisdictions worldwide, offering valuable guidance for businesses navigating the complex landscape of global data privacy requirements.

The Thailand chapter offers a detailed analysis of the country’s data protection framework, with particular focus on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) that came into full effect in 2022. The chapter addresses key aspects of data protection in Thailand through the following topics:

• Regulatory framework: National laws governing personal data, scope of application, territorial reach, and regulated operations.
• Data categories and protection: Types of personal data covered, special categories subject to enhanced protection, and processing requirements.
• Compliance obligations: Requirements for lawful processing, organizational responsibilities, and data subject rights.
• Marketing and cross-border considerations: Rules for commercial communications and international data transfers.
• Enforcement mechanisms: Regulatory powers, investigation procedures, sanctions, and remedies for noncompliance.

Tilleke & Gibbins also contributed the Vietnam chapter to Data Protection 2025. Readers can access the complete Data Protection 2025 guide through Global Legal Post’s Law Over Borders platform.