Govt mulls internet gateway to fight crime

Legal Judical
Published by
The Bangkok Post

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is mulling a national internet gateway, claiming it could help the government curb cyber criminals overseas targeting people in Thailand. DES Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn told a House meeting on Friday that a “single internet gateway” can deter cybercrime and other criminal activities. Mr Chaiwut said the government only has limited capacity to block information deemed illegal in Thailand from reaching target audiences. Criminals can easily identify potential victims over the internet, he said. He said victims can be exploited by gangs who …

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