<p>This study examines the implementation of Freedom of Information (FoI) laws in Thailand and Indonesia, with particular emphasis on the relationship between FoI legislation and public sector records management practices. Employing a qualitative research methodology, the study applies the Records Continuum Model (RCM) as its principal analytical framework to evaluate the role of records in supporting transparency, accountability, and access to public information. Data were collected through documentary research involving the analysis of legislation, regulatory frameworks, and scholarly literature relating to FoI, records and archives management, and public information governance. A comparative case study approach was further utilised to identify similarities and differences in FoI implementation and records management capacity between the two countries. The findings indicate that FoI legislation functions not only as a legal mechanism for information access but also as an important framework for strengthening democratic governance, institutional accountability, and records management systems. However, both Thailand and Indonesia continue to face structural, organisational, and cultural challenges that constrain the effective implementation of FoI principles. The study demonstrates that the effectiveness of FoI laws depends significantly on the existence of robust records management systems, professional information governance structures, trained personnel, public awareness, and institutional commitment to transparency. From the perspective of the Records Continuum Model, public records are increasingly repositioned as shared societal assets that facilitate civic participation, public scrutiny, and democratic oversight. The study concludes that sustained institutional reform, digital infrastructure development, and professional education are essential for strengthening FoI implementation in the digital governance era.</p>