No agreement yet in Pokemon no-go zone talks
The first round of negotiations between the telecom regulator and representatives of Pokemon Go developer Niantic over the removal of sensitive locations ended without an agreement yesterday.
However, representatives from international law firm Baker & McKenzie (Thailand), whom US-based Niantic assigned to negotiate with the NBTC, said they will pass on all of the discussion details to Niantic for it to make a decision.
Korkij Danchaivichit, the NBTC deputy secretary-general, said the regulator provided details involving its request to set up four "no-go zones" for players in Thailand to keep them out of restricted or dangerous areas.
The four areas encompass state property, temples, private land and dangerous areas such as roads, waterways and railways.
"A second round of negotiations will take place soon," Mr Korkij said.
The NBTC also demanded all mobile operators provide player guides to enhance safety when playing as well as an alert system for parents to prevent children from excessive purchases of game items.