Thailand PDPA Local Representative:
Secure & On-the-GroundEnsure full legal alignment with Section 37 of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act. Formiti acts as your official, in-country liaison, managing regulatory risks and data subject requests from our Thailand-based office so you can scale across the ASEAN region with confidence.
Calculate Your Thailand Local Representative Costs
Entering the Thai market offers immense growth, but Section 37 of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) creates a mandatory “gatekeeper” requirement for non-resident businesses. If you collect data from Thai residents without a physical presence in the Kingdom, you face specific regulatory challenges that Formiti is built to solve..
Instant Thailand Local Representative Costs No Hidden Retainers
Stop guessing your Thailand Local Representative compliance costs. unlike traditional law firms that bill by the hour, Formiti offers a transparent Fixed Annual Fee based on your data processing volume.
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Instant Assessment
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Transparent Tiered Pricing
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Immediate Certificate Generation Instruction: Use the calculator to see your tailored rate
Once submitted you will receive an instant email with your quote. If the price meets your expectations we can provide a fully costed proposal and 24 hour onboarding. No hidden extras or restrictions.
Why Choose Formiti Over a Traditional Law Firm?
Most Section 37 appointments fail because they rely on a single Thai lawyer or Consultant. We back your compliance with three dedicated teams—Legal, Privacy, and Operations—for less than the cost of a standard law firm retainer.
Feature |
Formiti (Three-Team Support) |
Traditional Law Firm |
| Team Structure |
3 Specialized Teams (Legal, Cyber & Admin Experts) |
Single Point of Failure |
| Cost Structure |
Fixed Annual Fee (Includes all standard queries) |
Hourly Billing (Every email costs money) |
| Liability Coverage |
24/7 Rapid Response (Tech-led data breach triage) |
Business Hours Only (Slow manual response) |
| Incident Response |
24/7 Rapid Response (Tech-led data breach triage) |
Business Hours Only (Slow manual response) |
| Onboarding Speed |
Instant Digital Appointment (Certificate 24 Hours |
Manual Paperwork (Days or weeks to finalize |
The Formiti Difference
Beyond Legal Advice
- (The Structure) Unlike law firms that strictly offer legal interpretation, our Three-Team Model provides comprehensive, full-spectrum coverage. We do not rely on a single point of contact; instead, we deploy three specialized units: a Legal Team to handle regulatory nuance and Authority correspondence, a Privacy Team to manage technical triage and breach reporting, and an Operations Team to facilitate Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) through our secure platform.
- (The Operational Impact) This integrated structure fills the critical void left by traditional representation. While a law firm can interpret the regulation, they rarely possess the technical capability to assess a live data breach or the administrative capacity to process sudden spikes in consumer requests. By unifying legal counsel with cyber triage and administrative support, Formiti ensures that when an incident occurs, you have a complete, cohesive response mechanism in place—preventing small compliance gaps from escalating into costly regulatory fines.
Common Questions About Thailand Local Representation
Q1: Who needs a Local Representative under Thailand's PDPA?
Answer: Under Section 37(5) of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), data controllers located outside of Thailand must appoint a Local Representative if they offer goods or services to data subjects in Thailand or monitor their behavior. This requirement specifically applies if you do not have a registered branch or subsidiary within Thai jurisdiction.
Q2: What is the main role of a Thai PDPA Representative?
Answer: Your Local Representative acts as your official point of contact in Thailand. They are legally authorized to receive orders, warrants, and inquiries from the PDPC (Personal Data Protection Committee) and complaints from Thai data subjects on your behalf. They ensure your business can respond to regulatory demands without needing a physical office in Bangkok
Q3: Is the Thailand PDPA Representative the same as a DPO?
Answer: No. A Data Protection Officer (DPO) advises on compliance strategy, whereas the Local Representative is a mandated communication channel. While the roles can sometimes overlap in small firms, the Representative must be physically resident in Thailand to accept legal notices. Formiti provides the Representative service to satisfy the physical presence requirement found in Section 37(5).
Q4: What are the penalties for not appointing a Representative in Thailand?
Answer: Failure to appoint a representative when required is a violation of the PDPA. Administrative fines can reach up to 5 million THB (approx. $145,000 USD), and the PDPC has the authority to issue orders stopping your data processing activities within Thailand, which effectively halts your business operations in the country.
Q5: Can we use our APAC regional office (e.g., in Singapore) as our Thai Representative?
Answer: No. The law requires the Representative to be established within the Kingdom of Thailand. An office in Singapore, Vietnam, or Hong Kong does not satisfy Section 37(5) of the PDPA. You must appoint a Thai national or a juristic person (company) registered in Thailand, like Formiti.
The 4-Step Process
Step 1: Calculate
Use the tool above to estimate your fee based on your data volume.
Step 2: Request
Submit your details in the form below to generate your Thailand Local Representative official proposal.
Step 3: Approve
Review and sign your Section 37 mandate electronically.
Step 4: Rapid Activation
Our Formiti Rapid Onboarding™ activates your representation within 24 hours.
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