Chaiwut vows to thwart fake news

Newly appointed Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn has promised to stymie fake news and illicit content as part of the Anti-Fake News Centre’s (AFNC) mission that forms a core part of government policy.

“The AFNC is essential for the government in dealing with illicit webpages and content on social platforms,” Mr Chaiwut told the Bangkok Post on Wednesday.

“Any content deemed to violate related laws must be strictly tackled through legal action.”

The new minister is expected to be closely monitored on the Thaicom satellites due to be handed over to the ministry after Thaicom’s satellite-operating concession contract expires this September.

CAT Telecom was previously chosen as the sole agency to deal with the satellite assets and operations after the concession expires.