Thailand Tightens Laws on Cybercrimes: Hefty Penalties Set for Online Grooming and Cyberbullying
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s Justice Ministry has proposed a significant overhaul of the Criminal Code, targeting an array of digital offenses including online grooming, sexting, sextortion, cyberstalking, and cyberbullying. The proposed amendments introduce stringent penalties in a bid to increase the protection of children from online-related crimes. Under the new legislation, engaging in behaviors such as luring minors for sexual purposes could result in up to three years in prison and/or fines that could reach 10,000 baht. The penalties escalate based on certain aggravating circumstances, such as the age of the victim and the means … Read more