Cookie consent in ประเทศไทย
Consent and privacy law in ประเทศไทย
Who must comply
Data controllers and processors that collect, use or disclose personal data of individuals in Thailand, including those based abroad offering goods or services to people in Thailand.
Penalties
Administrative fines up to 5 million baht, plus possible criminal and civil liability
Key obligations
- Obtain explicit prior consent for non-essential processing
- Provide a clear privacy notice before collection
- Honor access, rectification, erasure and objection rights
- Appoint a data protection officer where required
- Report data breaches to the office within the required timeframe
Local guidance
- Separate consent requests from other terms
- Obtain explicit consent for sensitive data
- Provide notices in Thai
- Account for criminal and civil exposure, not just fines
How ConsentX helps
- Prior-script blocking for true opt-in
- Geo-aware banner for Thai visitors
- Separate consent capture for sensitive data
- Rights request workflow with evidence
- Region rule engine tuned for Thailand
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with Thailand using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Thailand.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Thailand requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
- 4
Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Thailand audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Can Thailand's PDPA lead to criminal penalties?+
Yes. Beyond administrative fines up to 5 million baht, the Thai PDPA carries potential criminal penalties and civil damages, including punitive damages, which makes compliance especially important.
Is Thailand's PDPA like the GDPR?+
Yes. The Thai PDPA is heavily modelled on the GDPR, with similar lawful bases, data subject rights, and a requirement for clear and withdrawable consent.