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	A set of rules will also be in place, requiring mobile operators to monitor users&#39; identification and the regulator to keep close tap on their operations.&nbsp;</div>
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	This is one of five short-term measures agreed at the meeting today, following mishaps that may dent consumers&#39; confidence in online transactions. Attending the meeting were representatives from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, the BOT, the Thai Bankers&#39; Association, and Telecommunications Association of Thailand.</div>
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	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. He was compensated later.&nbsp;</div>

Strict mobile-user ID verification planned

The telecom regulator, the Bank of Thailand and mobile phone operators agreed on Monday to jointly establish a common protocol for mobile users' identity verification.