Thailand explores Digital ID link to strengthen Roblox child safety
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is in talks with Roblox over stronger safety and child protection measures on the gaming platform, including the possible use of Thailand’s National Digital ID system to verify users’ identities and ages. Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob chaired an online meeting […] The post Thailand explores…
Bangkok - On August 14, 2026, Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is in discussions with Roblox regarding enhanced safety and child protection measures on the gaming platform. The talks include the potential use of Thailand's National Digital ID system to verify users' identities and ages. During an online meeting, Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob, along with representatives from the ministry, Dr. Chaiyachana Mitrphun, and representatives from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency, discussed safety measures, including age restrictions, facial age estimation technology, and chat moderation systems.
The ministry aims to promote digital technology and gaming platforms as part of a safer digital ecosystem, focusing on user verification, child protection, and responsible AI use. The National Digital ID/KYC system's potential integration with Roblox user accounts could significantly improve identity and age verification, giving parents greater confidence in their children's online safety.
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