Is there a new law in Thailand that restricts posting selfies on Facebook?

Jun 3, 2022
3 years ago
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Is there really a new law saying you can only put selfies of yourself on Facebook
2,373
views
8
likes
51
all likes
23
replies
3
images
19
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around a rumor that new laws in Thailand prohibit sharing photos that are not selfies on Facebook. Commenters express skepticism regarding the validity of such laws, indicating that any regulations related to Facebook are likely not official laws. Some highlight existing data protection rights, specifically related to consent in photography. Overall, the community appears confused about the implications and clarity of the supposed law, with humor also present in the exchange.
Bill *********
If you are not in the photo then its not a selfie, its a photo of someone else……
Mick **********
@Bill ********
just about every scenic photo taken say at a beach by a tourist then?
Lee ************
So no more YouTubers πŸ‘πŸ˜‚
Rob ******
@Lee ***********
I hope so.
Mick **********
If you can understand it.
*************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
John *******
@Mick *********
does that kill off the pattya you tube and tic tok vloggers?
Mick **********
@John ******
good question. I don't know. I don't think this ones been thought through very well. All sorts of implications. Maybe lawyers aren't getting enough work.
Karim ***************
Even the Thais aren’t really sure of the rules yet.
Alain ***************
I like the unintentional part. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
Duncan *******
@Alain **************
correct - there's a lot of misinformation around about it
Bobby ********
Can you take a selfie of someone else? πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†
Thar ******
It is the Law that gives the rights to individuals to sue, be protected, for being captured in someone else photos, videos and live broadcast without consent.
Garrett ***********
@Thar *****
That's not what it said
Thar ******
@Garrett **********
May be I misunderstood. Would like to know clearly too. Can you please explain more?
Breck *********
Be selfless - ban selfies
Daniel ************
Data Protection Act
Christine *******
Selfies can only be taken by the person taking the selfie...πŸ˜€
Douglas *************
Napalak **********
Any Facebook law is not a real law
Oliver **********
@Napalak *********
not a facebook law, a Thai law
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Napalak *********
I did find it. It’s the new data law that says you need permission before posting
Don-Laura *******
Let's find out...
Don-Laura *******
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members Β· 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else