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

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Jun 3, 2022
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Michael **************
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Is there really a new law saying you can only put selfies of yourself on Facebook
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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……
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Mick **********
@Bill ********
 just about every scenic photo taken say at a beach by a tourist then?
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Lee ************
So no more YouTubers 👍😂
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Rob ******
@Lee ***********
 I hope so.
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Mick **********
If you can understand it.
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John *******
@Mick *********
 does that kill off the pattya you tube and tic tok vloggers?
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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.
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Karim ***************
Even the Thais aren’t really sure of the rules yet.
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Alain ***************
I like the unintentional part. 😂😂
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@Alain **************
 correct - there's a lot of misinformation around about it
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Bobby ********
Can you take a selfie of someone else? 😆😆😆
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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.
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Garrett ***********
@Thar *****
 That's not what it said
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Thar ******
@Garrett **********
 May be I misunderstood. Would like to know clearly too. Can you please explain more?
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Breck *********
Be selfless - ban selfies
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Daniel ************
Data Protection Act
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Christine *******
Selfies can only be taken by the person taking the selfie...😀
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Douglas *************
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Napalak **********
Any Facebook law is not a real law
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Oliver **********
@Napalak *********
 not a facebook law, a Thai law
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Michael **************
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@Napalak *********
 I did find it. It’s the new data law that says you need permission before posting
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Don-Laura *******
Let's find out...
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