Both sides discussed regulatory priorities and opportunities to deepen cooperation in digital governance.
On 2 December 2025, Mrs Chonlatee Chanrachakul, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, welcomed a delegation from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The delegation, led by Professor Emeritus Dr Pirongrong Ramasoota, Associate Professor Dr Suphat Suphachalasai, and Associate Professor Somphop Purivigraipong, visited Singapore from 1 to 4 December 2025 for meetings with key institutions involved in digital and communications policy.
Mrs Chanrachakul briefed the delegation on the Embassy’s work and the structure of Team Thailand in Singapore. She outlined ongoing political, economic, and social cooperation between Thailand and Singapore and highlighted the Embassy’s efforts to strengthen bilateral engagement across various sectors.
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During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the NBTC’s responsibilities as Thailand’s independent regulator for broadcasting and telecommunications. The discussion included spectrum allocation, licensing systems, competition oversight, consumer protection mechanisms, and the development of technical standards to keep pace with rapid technological change.
The dialogue also explored digital policy issues of growing importance, such as online content regulation, platform governance, cybersecurity, and the broader implications of digital transformation for consumers and businesses. The parties agreed on the need to enhance future cooperation in digital governance and communications policy to support shared national priorities.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore
