Scope
Applies to controllers in Thailand and to controllers abroad that offer goods or services to, or monitor the behaviour of, people in Thailand.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) Compliance Audit
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act 2019 has applied fully since 1 June 2022. Organisations need a lawful basis, a privacy notice, records of processing, and must notify the PDPC of risky breaches within 72 hours.
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Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act 2019 has applied fully since 1 June 2022. Organisations need a lawful basis, a privacy notice, records of processing, and must notify the PDPC of risky breaches within 72 hours.
This page summarises a PDPA readiness checklist for Thai companies and foreign companies processing data of people in Thailand. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
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Lawful basis
Identify a basis such as contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest or consent; sensitive data needs explicit consent unless an exception applies.
Required documents
Privacy notice, record of processing activities, data processing agreements with vendors, and a data-subject request procedure.
Data protection officer
Certain organisations must appoint a DPO under PDPC criteria, such as large-scale or sensitive-data processing as a core activity.
Cross-border transfers
The destination must have adequate standards or appropriate safeguards under PDPC notifications.
Breaches and penalties
Notify the PDPC within 72 hours where a breach risks rights and freedoms. Statutory administrative fines reach up to THB 5 million, plus civil and criminal liability.
Frequently asked questions
- Does PDPA apply to foreign companies?
- Yes, if they offer services to or monitor people in Thailand.
- Is consent always needed?
- No; other lawful bases may apply.
- Is a DPO required?
- Only for organisations meeting the criteria.
- Breach notification deadline?
- Within 72 hours where there is risk.
- Maximum administrative fine?
- Up to THB 5 million under the Act.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the facts and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court and government fees are shown separately at statutory rates.
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