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June 20, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Lawyers Deliver Tech-Focused Webinar for Plug and Play Thailand

On June 17, 2022, two attorneys in the firm’s corporate and commercial group in Bangkok—Charuwan Charoonchitsathian, partner, and Gvavalin Mahakunkitchareon, associate—were keynote speakers for a special focus session organized by the Thailand office of Plug and Play Tech Center.

During the session, Charuwan and Gvavalin walked attendees through the latest legal developments applicable to innovative technologies in the smart cities sector, including:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services, and internet of things (IOT);
  • Data protection updates from the recent PDPA public hearings; and
  • Evolving cybersecurity regulations.

The Plug and Play Tech Center in Bangkok is the local branch of global startup ecosystem and innovation hub helping entrepreneurs gain access to expertise, guidance, and structural support needed to grow their business. For more information, please see the Plug and Play Tech Center website.

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