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Response to Cyber Threats in Thailand

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated social distancing. Consequently, government and private-sector operators have shifted towards internet-based economic endeavours; requesting their employees to work remotely, including communicating and authorising transactions, via the internet. However, internet-based communication also facilitates various cyber-crimes, which continue to increase both in Thailand and around the globe. In this newsletter, we discuss how companies should respond to cyber threats in Thailand.  The Cyber Security Act B.E. 2562 (2019) defines “Cyber Threats” as any action or unlawful undertaking by the use of a computer, computer system or any kind of program, with an intention to cause harm or damage in any way to the computer system, computer data or other relevant data.  “Ransomware” using “information” as hostage...To read the full article, please see the PDF file

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Corporate Crisis Management Newsletter / Asia Newsletter (April 28, 2022) (221 KB / 4 pages) Download PDF [222 KB]

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勝部 純

Jun is a partner in our corporate crisis management practice, who handles domestic and overseas corporate crisis management matters, including conducting internal investigations, responding to relevant authorities and stock exchanges, the media, handling labor disputes, representing companies in relevant legal proceedings in relation to various corporate misconduct matters, such as quality falsification issues by manufacturing companies, financial fraud issues, etc. Jun has experience as a member of an investigation committee on corporate misconduct. Jun was previously seconded to a global trading company, and he has extensive experience in handling cross-border corporate crisis management matters and establishing global compliance programs. Jun is also a partner in our energy and natural resources practice, where he mainly advises utility companies, including providing advice on domestic and overseas investments, contracts, regulations, and disputes in relation to energy and natural resources.

パサユー・イスラセーナ・ナ・アユタヤー

Pasayu has strong expertise in high-profile and complex litigation and arbitration matters, particularly with regard to civil litigation, criminal litigation, inheritance disputes, family matters, shareholders dispute, employee misconduct, and civil and criminal frivolous claims. He has been dealing with high-profile cases and has represented many clients in a diverse industry sector. He has been recognized by the Ministry of Commerce and the Royal Thai Embassy as a skilled and recommended lawyer. He is also known for his expertise in providing tailored legal services, guidance, and solutions to unique needs of the clients.

Apart from dispute resolution related matters, Pasayu regularly supports international clients on general legal matters, including contract drafting and the provision of professional advice to clients on various commercial issues.