made by traditional means. The Electronic Transactions Commission should also be set up to lay down policies and prescribe rules to promote electronic transactions to monitor the business operation of electronic transactions. Its duties shall include promoting the development of technology to monitor the development of technology that is constantly changing, so that the reliable standards can be achieved. In addition, it is to give advice to resolve problems and obstacles in order to promote the use of electronic transactions domestically and internationally. The foregoing can be achieved by adopting a law in line with internationally recognized standard. It is, therefore, necessary to promulgate this Act. Countersigned by Pol. Lieutenant Colonel Thaksin Shinawatra Prime Minister Disclaimer This translation is intended to help Thais or foreigners to understand Thailand laws and regulations only, not to use as references, because it is only the original Thai version of legislation that carries legal effect. www.ThaiLaws.com, therefore, shall not be held responsible in any way for any damage or otherwise the user may incur as a result of or in connection with any use of this publication for any purposes. It’s the responsibility of the user to obtain the correct meaning or interpretation of this publication or any part thereof from Thai version or by making a formal request to the appropriate or related authorities. www.ThaiLaws.com 13