Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
National

Operators face huge fines over sim cards

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will fine mobile phone operators one million baht a day if they cannot follow its rule on sim card registration within the next 30 days.

The move aims to eliminate the chance for call centre gangs to purchase sim cards for the purpose of scamming customers, said Sutisak Tantayotin, deputy secretary-general of the NBTC.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.