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Thailand age-verification & online ID laws

Proposed Minimum-age proposal (under consideration)

Thailand is among the countries considering a minimum age (in the 13-14 range) for social-media access.

Laws & bills on record

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Proposed
Bill / statute
Minimum-age proposal (under consideration)
Status
Proposed bill (not yet law)

Thailand is among the countries considering a minimum age (in the 13-14 range) for social-media access. Separately, the NBTC has tightened SIM-registration and identity rules to combat technology crime, though those are not minor-specific age checks. No social-media age law is yet enacted.

Timeline
  • Apr 1, 2026Proposed

Source: oecd.org

Frequently asked questions

Does Thailand require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Minimum-age proposal (under consideration) is proposed. Thailand is among the countries considering a minimum age (in the 13-14 range) for social-media access.

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