The Notification of the Personal Data Protection Committee re: Designation of a Data Protection Officer under Section 41 (2) of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) B.E. 2566 (2023) (“PDPC Notification re: DPO Designation”) has been published in the Government Gazette on 14 September 2023. This notification will be effective from 13 December 2023. While most of the requirements under the PDPC Notification re: DPO Designation remain unchanged from its draft version, the published version specifies a minimum number of data subjects that would trigger the large-scale criteria and the data controller’s obligation to designate a data protection officer.

Following years of market domination by the conventional automobile industry, EV technology is now emerging as an environment-friendlier alternative, opening up various new opportunities for businesses as well as consumers all around the world. EV development permeates the whole chain of the present automotive industry, from the manufacturing and distribution sectors to subscription and ride-sharing or ride-hailing businesses. To operate an EV business in Thailand, there are certain legal concerns you need to take into account.