The Data Protection Act, which is expected to usher in data privacy standards for Thai citizens, will be before the cabinet this month, the Bangkok Post reports. Speaking at a seminar, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Pichet Duringkawaroj said, "The enforcement of Data Protection Act will enable Thailand to have data privacy in accordance with global international standards." He added, "After the draft bill is approved by the cabinet and submitted to the National Legislative Assembly, it's expected to become effective by 2018." He said the ministry will join the acting National Cybersecurity Committee 3 May to cover the working procedures of critical infrastructure in collaboration with responses to a cybersecurity threat. 
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