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Top media expert warns government that Thailand is losing its sovereignty in the digital world of news
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Thailand faces a digital sovereignty crisis as foreign tech giants tighten their grip on information, media and data. A top adviser warns Elon Musk’s Starlink could soon beam internet from space, bypassing Thai networks, regulators and government con
Key facts
- Thailand faces a digital sovereignty crisis as foreign tech giants tighten their grip on information, media and data
- Warning over foreign tech giants and internet from space threatening Thailand’s digital sovereignty
- Attention economy increasingly shaping public information flows and influencing daily life in Thailand
- Thailand’s huge user base brings revenues but little influence over major platform decisions
- Google AI overviews and platform algorithms increase pressure on publishers and content creators
- Traditional broadcasters face mounting pressure as audiences migrate rapidly to digital platforms
Summary
Thailand is losing control of its digital future to powerful foreign technology companies that increasingly shape what its citizens see, read and believe, while Elon Musk’s Starlink threatens to beam internet directly from space and bypass the country’s telecommunications networks altogether, media adviser Rawee Tawantharong has warned.
Thailand is surrendering increasing control over its digital future to foreign technology companies and faces a growing challenge from internet services delivered from space, media adviser Rawee Tawantharong warned this week.