AIS clarifies illegal cross- border internet issue

Advanced Info Service (AIS) on Jan 26 filed a clarification with the Stock Exchange of Thailand regarding the detection of unauthorised cross-border internet signal connections arising from a customer's misuse of AIS services, in breach of the applicable service terms and conditions and in contravention of relevant laws.

- KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA

AIS reaffirmed its strict adherence toall applicable laws, rules and regulations of the relevant government authorities, including those of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

According to AIS's filing, the company has been working closely and continuously with relevant government agencies to monitor and review telecommunications network usage along border areas, as well as to regularly detect and surveil abnormal usage patterns on its network.

In addition, AIS has implemented proactive measures to prevent the misuse of its telecommunications network for unlawful activities.