PDPA TH
Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562
Thailand
Fully in force since 2022
Asia & Africa
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 THB 5 million, plus possible criminal penalties and compensation for unlawful processing of sensitive data.
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
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
Get PDPA TH ready with ConsentX
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 PDPA TH 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 PDPA TH.
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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 PDPA TH 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.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a PDPA TH 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
Does Thailand's PDPA require opt-in consent for cookies?+
For cookies that are not strictly necessary it generally requires explicit, freely given prior consent.
Who enforces Thailand's PDPA?+
The Personal Data Protection Committee, the PDPC of Thailand, oversees and enforces the law.