Home » breakingnews » Strict mobile-user ID verification plannedStrict mobile-user ID verification plannedThe telecom regulator, the Bank of Thailand and mobile phone operators agreed on Monday to jointly establish a common protocol for mobile users' identity verification. A set of rules will also be in place, requiring mobile operators to monitor users’ identification and the regulator to keep close tap on their operations. This is one of five short-term measures agreed at the meeting today, following mishaps that may dent consumers’ confidence in online transactions. Attending the meeting were representatives from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, the BOT, the Thai Bankers’ Association, and Telecommunications Association of Thailand. Last month, a Kasikornbank customer who subscribes to TrueMove H mobile phone service reported the stealing of nearly Bt1 million from his bank account, by someone who had access to his mobile banking account.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 12, 2016 10:18 UTC