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Thailand Cybersecurity Act

In force Thailand · In force May 28, 2019 · no upcoming deadlines

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Deadlines

ComplianceSep 16 · 41 days ago · Source
Website Security Standard B.E. 2568 enforcedThe website security standard announced on 16 September 2025 becomes enforceable for government agencies, regulators and CII organisations.
Takes effectMay 28, 2019 · 7.4 years ago · Source
Cybersecurity Act in forceNCSA states the Act took effect on 28 May 2019.

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What it does

Thailand's cybersecurity framework for government agencies and critical information infrastructure (CII) operators. It creates the National Cyber Security Committee and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). It also sets codes of practice and standards, incident reporting and response duties, and escalating powers for serious and critical cyber threats. The Committee issues binding standards under the Act, such as the Website Security Standard B.E. 2568.

Who it applies to
Government agencies, regulators, and public and private organisations designated as CII in Thailand.
Penalties
Criminal fines and imprisonment for non-compliance with orders and duties. Amounts were not verified here.
Enforced by
National Cyber Security Committee and National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA)
Official name
Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019)
Citation
Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019)
Topics
Cybersecurity, Breach notification
Verified 2026-09-25 ncsa.or.th
Research notes

The Royal Gazette site blocks automated access, so the enactment date and penalties were not verified from the gazette. The NCSA website is a single-page app and needs a browser. The National Cyber Security Committee also issued new CII designation criteria on 2025-09-16.

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Questions about Thailand Cybersecurity Act
What are the Thailand Cybersecurity Act compliance deadlines?
May 28, 2019: Cybersecurity Act in force. Sep 16, 2026: Website Security Standard B.E. 2568 enforced.
When does Thailand Cybersecurity Act take effect?
Thailand Cybersecurity Act took effect on May 28, 2019.
Who does Thailand Cybersecurity Act apply to?
Government agencies, regulators, and public and private organisations designated as CII in Thailand.
What are the penalties under Thailand Cybersecurity Act?
Criminal fines and imprisonment for non-compliance with orders and duties. Amounts were not verified here.