ETDA orders face scans and ID checks for social media advertisers
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Thailand’s Royal Gazette has announced strict new rules requiring platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to verify advertisers’ identities and retain data for at least 90 days to curb online scams.
Thailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Thailand Consumers Council has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing Facebook of allowing scam adverts and online fraud to spread while failing to protect or compensate victims.
Meta, RTP crack down on online scams, remove 1.4m scam-linked accounts
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The cross-sector effort led to 63 arrests, while Meta removed more than 1.4 million accounts, pages and groups linked to scams on Facebook and Instagram.
Thailand starts daily fuel station updates on Facebook
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Thailand’s Energy Ministry is telling motorists to check daily petrol station updates through Provincial Energy Office Facebook pages, while officials push for round-the-clock tanker deliveries to ease local supply strain.
Meta tightens Facebook rules to reward original content and curb copycats
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Meta has updated Facebook’s definition of original content and is testing stronger reporting tools for impersonation, as it pushes more reach and monetisation towards genuine creators.