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Thailand plans discussions with Apple on cybersecurity measures
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Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is strengthening measures to prevent and respond to cyber threats as attacks intensify and spread across several countries, with talks with Apple scheduled for Wednesday (November 11, 2026).
Key facts
- Chaichanok Chidchob, minister of digital economy and society, outlined the plans at Government House on Tuesday (November 10).
- Apple stated that since 2021 it had sent threat notifications several times a year whenever it detected activity consistent with mercenary spyware attacks.
- Thailand ranks 43rd of 70 economies in IMD’s 2026 digital and AI ranking
- Apple had reported that more than 99 countries were affected, along with several people in politics and government.
Summary
Chaichanok Chidchob, minister of digital economy and society, outlined the plans at Government House on Tuesday (November 10).
Following the Apple talks, he would coordinate with the National Security Council (NSC), the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and private-sector hardware and software producers to gather information, assess the threats and develop a joint response, while strengthening the readiness of Thailand’s digital infrastructure and communications systems.