Thailand
Asia
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Thailand. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Thailand has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Thailand. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
9/20/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Draft amendment to Criminal Code to address online offenses against children: Thailand drafted an amendment to the Criminal Code to introduce new provisions targeting offenses against children committed via online platforms, focusing on child exploitation, child pornography, harassment, and cyberbullying.
- Banned
Thai digital ID framework entering second phase (2025-2027): The Digital Economy and Society Ministry approved the draft of phase II of the country’s digital ID plan, aiming to increase e-government services accepting digital identity to 1,000 by 2027 and cover new user groups like foreigners.
- Banned
ThaID mobile application launched: The 'ThaID' mobile application was launched by the government to facilitate digital identity verification for online transactions, using facial recognition.
- Banned
Royal Decree on Digital ID Services takes effect: The Royal Decree on the Supervision of Regulated Digital Identification Authentication and Verification Service Businesses B.E. 2565 (2022) became effective.
- Banned
Royal Decree on Digital Identification Authentication and Verification Service Businesses B.E. 2565 (2022) issued: A Royal Decree was issued to regulate businesses providing digital identification authentication and verification services.
- Banned
Insight published on OTT content regulation: An article by Tilleke & Gibbins highlighted that OTT content and service providers are not regulated by specific laws in Thailand, and past attempts to regulate were unsuccessful.
- Banned
Computer Crime Act (No. 2) B.E. 2560 amended: Significant amendments to the Computer Crime Act were made, strengthening provisions related to online offenses.
- Banned
Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 enacted: The original Computer Crime Act, which includes provisions against importing obscene data into computer systems, became effective.
- Banned
Copyright Act B.E. 2537 enacted: The Copyright Act, relevant for content regulation, became effective.
- Banned
Penal Code B.E. 2499 enacted: The Penal Code, which includes provisions criminalizing obscene objects and documents, became effective.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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dcy.go.th15777
tilleke.comthailand-issues-new-law-to-regulate-digital-id-services
dataguidance.comthailand-etda-publishes-regulations-digital-platform-impact-assessment-and-user-v...
tilleke.comthailand-drafts-provisions-to-address-online-offenses-against-children
thaipbs.or.th339471
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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