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Thailand Orders Worldcoin to Suspend Operations and Delete User Data

Wednesday Nov 26 2025 14:20

2 min

Table of Contents

1. Thailand Orders Worldcoin to Suspend Operations and Delete User Data
1.1 Order Details
1.2 Background
1.3 Worldcoin’s Response
1.4 Global Regulatory Challenges
1.5 WLD Token Performance

Thailand Orders Worldcoin to Suspend Operations and Delete User Data

Authorities in Thailand have formally requested Worldcoin, a digital identity project backed by Sam Altman, to suspend its operations and delete all user identification data. This decision follows growing concerns regarding the project’s compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

Order Details

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) on Monday, Thailand’s Economic and Social Development Board has directed Worldcoin to delete the iris scans of 1.2 million local users. The directive specifies that Worldcoin's practice of scanning irises in exchange for its Worldcoin (WLD) token infringes upon the PDPA, which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data within the country.

Background

The suspension comes weeks after Thai authorities conducted a raid on one of Worldcoin’s iris scanning locations in October, prompted by allegations of potential violations of digital asset laws. Despite the suspension, Worldcoin maintains it has adhered to local laws and regulations and has been transparent with regulatory bodies.

Worldcoin’s Response

World Thailand, represented by TIDC Worldverse, has confirmed the suspension of local verification processes and the removal of Thailand from its list of available Orb locations. The company expressed disappointment with the order, highlighting its negative impact on millions of Thai users who have adopted its digital identity technology to safeguard against scams, identity theft, and AI-driven fraud.

Global Regulatory Challenges

Since its launch under the original name Worldcoin in July 2023, the project has faced significant regulatory hurdles worldwide. In May, Indonesia’s Digital Ministry announced an investigation into Worldcoin’s local operations over suspicions of irregular activities and registration discrepancies. Subsequently, Worldcoin paused its verification services while clarifying licensing requirements. Similar concerns about the potential risks to user biometric data have been raised in countries such as Germany, Kenya, and Brazil.

WLD Token Performance

WLD, the native token of Worldcoin, distributed to eligible users in exchange for iris scan verification, has declined approximately 6% over the past week, trading at $0.626 at the time of this report. Over the past year, the token has fallen by more than 70%, according to CoinGecko data.

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Written by:

Liam James

Thailand Orders Worldcoin to Suspend Operations and Delete User Data

Thailand Orders Worldcoin to Suspend Operations and Delete User Data

Order Details

Background

Worldcoin’s Response

Global Regulatory Challenges

WLD Token Performance

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