Authorities insist Thang Rath app is secure

Fake news about app and digital wallet on the rise, public urged to use official website only The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) insists that personal data registered via the government-developed Thang Rath application -- the portal for the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout -- cannot be leaked, as it was developed with high-security protection against cyberattacks. Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong was responding to rumours that the app did not meet the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) standards and that as a result, user data might be at risk of being leaked. Mr Prasert said the ministry and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) have established guidelines to ensure cybersecurity for the project at all stages, from design to personal data protection, and they will be met. Measures include thorough reviews of system development, testing, and continuous...