IAS Advisory co-founding partner Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul and senior associate Mr Piniti Chomsavas, both PDPA specialists, recently joined a consultation hosted by Thailand’s Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC). The consultation brought together lawyers and representatives from leading law firms and consulting organisations to provide feedback on the draft sector-specific guidelines and to discuss ways to raise PDPA compliance standards through cooperation between consultants and the PDPC Office.
Anuwat and Piniti shared their views on stakeholder collaboration and the draft sector-specific guidelines for 11 target industry groups, consisting of:
• National Security;
• Essential Public Services;
• ICT & Telecommunications;
• Transportation & Logistics;
• Energy & Public Utilities;
• Public Health;
• Education;
• Finance, Investment & Insurance;
• Tourism;
• Wholesale, Retail & E-Commerce; and
• Real Estate.
The consultation, which took place on 8th July 2026, focused on ensuring that the guidelines provide clear, practical, and sector-appropriate guidance on compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Once finalised, the guidelines are expected to reflect the PDPC’s expectations and serve as a key reference for businesses, while promoting consistent privacy practices and strengthening confidence in Thailand’s digital economy.
We are grateful to the PDPC for the invitation to share practical insights and support the development of helpful industry-specific guidance that will assist businesses in meeting their PDPA obligations more effectively. More importantly, this dialogue reflects the shared commitment of the PDPC and PDPA consultants to supporting and uplifting PDPA compliance standards in Thailand.
