NBTC Elevates Consumer Protection Network in Surat Thani

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The NBTC organized a workshop in Surat Thani to strengthen people's networks against cyber threats and protect telecommunications consumer rights.

•The event took place from August 20 to 22, 2025, at the Siam Thani Hotel in Surat Thani Province.
•The NBTC aimed to create 'digital network leaders' to extend consumer rights protection from the provincial level to districts nationwide.
•The program focuses on Media, Information and Digital Literacy (MIDL) and 'Digital Competency' for the year 2026.

•The NBTC organized the training project from August 20 to 22, 2025, in Surat Thani Province.
•The Office of the NBTC's Bureau of Complaint Handling and Consumer Protection in Telecommunications conducted the workshop at the Siam Thani Hotel.
•Torpong Selanon stated that the operation extends the mission of the Telecommunications Master Plan No. 3 and NBTC policies for 2025 - 2026.
•Pol. Gen. Dr. Natthorn Phakasunthorn lectured on legal measures to crack down on illegal telecommunications networks including ghost SIMs, illegal signal towers, and SIM Boxes.
•Tree Boonjue emphasized the focus on creating 'Digital Competency' for the year 2026 and promoted the 1200 hotline for complaints.
•Pol. Lt. Col. Singha Samranjing provided updates on modern SCAM threats, call center gangs, and money-draining links based on investigations in the Southern region.
•Participants engaged in workshops to analyze local telecommunications problems and design area-specific solutions.

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Torpong Selanon

"People's network leaders are the heart of driving consumer protection at the grassroots level."

ผู้นำเครือข่ายภาคประชาชนคือหัวใจสำคัญในการขับเคลื่อนการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภคในระดับฐานราก

NBTC(กสทช.)

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission responsible for regulating telecommunications and consumer protection.

Office of the NBTC(สำนักงาน กสทช.)

The administrative office of the NBTC that organized the training workshop.

Bureau of Complaint Handling and Consumer Protection in Telecommunications(สำนักรับเรื่องร้องเรียนและคุ้มครองผู้บริโภคในกิจการโทรคมนาคม)

The specific department within the Office of the NBTC that organized the project.

Khun Thale Police Station(สภ.ขุนทะเล)

The local police station in Mueang Surat Thani District providing data on cybercrime.

Torpong Selanon(ต่อพงศ์ เสลานนท์)

An NBTC commissioner for the promotion of people's rights and liberties who presided over the opening ceremony.

Natthorn Phakasunthorn(ณัฐธร เพราะสุนทร)

An NBTC commissioner for legal affairs who lectured on telecommunications technology crimes and state security.

Tree Boonjue(ตรี บุญเจือ)

The Director of the Bureau of Complaint Handling and Consumer Protection in Telecommunications.

Singha Samranjing(สิงหา สำราญจริง)

An investigation inspector from Khun Thale Police Station in Mueang Surat Thani District.

Surat Thani(สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️

The province where the training workshop was held.

Siam Thani Hotel(โรงแรมสยามธานี)

The venue for the workshop in Surat Thani Province.

Telecommunications Master Plan No. 3(แผนแม่บทกิจการโทรคมนาคม ฉบับที่ 3)

The master plan that serves as the basis for the current consumer protection mission.