BANGKOK (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has chaired a National Cyber Security Committee meeting, setting policies and guidelines for national cyber security agencies to prevent cyber security threats.
Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan presided over the meeting of the National Cyber Security Committee, and was joined by the Minister of a Digital Economy and Society, as well as delegates from related agencies.
The meeting approved the appointment of seven cyber security expert commissioners, namely Mr Prinya Hom-anek specializing in cyber security protection; Lt Gen Mano Nuchkasem – information technology and communications; Pol Col Yanaphon Youngyuen on engineering; Mr Paiboon Amonpinyokeat regarding legal aspects of the work; Mr Vichet Tantivanich – finance; Mr Bordin Sapsomboon addressing public health, and Mr Panitan Wattanayagorn dealing with international relations. These commission members will be working to develop policies in keeping with the Cyber Security Act.
The meeting acknowledged progress in the establishment of the Office of the National Cyber Security Committee, serving as a central agency overseeing projects and legislation with related laws and national strategies. The establishment of this office is a priority under the Cyber Security Act BE 2562. The duties of the office will for now be taken up by the Thailand Computer Emergency Response Team (ThaiCERT) and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) prior to the launch of the new cyber security office.
Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said in the meeting today that there are many important topics to be discussed, which involve national cyber security development and protection, to ensure the country is capable of responding to cyber security threats effectively, and can provide continuous cyber security protection. He stressed the importance of direction and guidelines for national cyber security agencies to follow, in order to respond to and protect the country against cyber security threats.
