Thailand's NACC Issues Social Media Conduct Guidelines for Staff

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in Thailand has issued new guidelines directing staff to refrain from using social media for personal purposes during working hours if such use impacts performance or suggests a lack of dedication to government service. Chairman Suchart Trakulkasemsuk signed the rules, which prohibit vulgar language, online arguments, insults, defamation, hate speech, harassment, and sarcastic attacks. Staff are barred from posting content that undermines political neutrality, disrupts public order, violates public morality, or fuels social divisions. The guidelines also forbid disclosing confidential government information, posting photos or videos in uniform or NACC-branded clothing while behaving inappropriately, and boasting about official work or using positions for commercial gain. Personnel must ensure family members do not exploit their positions for benefits. Restrictions extend to content affecting the nation, religion, or monarchy.