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MFP slams military budget, questions anti-drone funding
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Friday took aim at the national defence budget, saying the military spending plan did not reflect changing security challenges and threats.
Fortinet points to surge in value of cybercrime by 2025
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/06/2024
» The financial impact of cybercrime on the economy and society is expected to surge to US$10.5 trillion by 2025, yet Thailand spends only 0.2% of corporate revenue on cybersecurity systems, according to global cybersecurity firm Fortinet.
EC probes breach of Senate poll data
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is investigating the leaking of personal data belonging to more than 20,000 applicants for the Senate election.
Scam losses ‘topped B60bn in last two years’
Published on 13/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is stepping up a crackdown on so-called mule accounts used in online financial fraud after bank customers lost more than 60 billion baht to such scams in the past two years.
Huawei Digital Bus Brings Tech Knowledge to Sakon Nakhon
Published on 10/06/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in partnership with the Collaborative Project on Children and Youth Development in rural areas under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, has achieved another successful milestone for its ‘Digital Bus’ initiative by kicking off a new project at Cognis Thai Border Patrol Police School in Sakon Nakhon province on 10 June 2024, as part of its mission to address digital skill gaps in Thailand. The programme targets to train 2,000 personnel across 6 provinces in 2024.
Govt eyes tier upgrade in watchlist
News, Published on 07/06/2024
» Thailand is aiming to become a Tier 1 country on the US State Department Trafficking in Persons watchlist, according to Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, saying it is important to address the rise of related scams such as fake job adverts as well as online trafficking operations.
Minister sets lofty goal for human trafficking fight
Published on 06/06/2024
» Thailand aims to achieve Tier 1 status in human trafficking suppression, according to Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, who stressed the need to address the rise of the scam industry and online trafficking operations.
Huawei ASEAN Academy Strengthens Thai Digital Talent Ecosystem
Published on 31/05/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. joined hands with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Labour (MOL), and a network of Thai universities and enterprises at the recent “Thailand Digital Talent Summit and Job Fair: Building Talent Hub for a Digital, Intelligent, and Green Thailand”. The summit successfully gathered over 200 participants from across government, academia, and industries, marking a significant milestone in cultivating digital talents and creating more value-added job opportunities for Thailand on its journey towards becoming a digital economic hub of ASEAN.
Singapore wealth flows face renewed scrutiny in superhacker case
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/05/2024
» SINGAPORE- Before he was arrested this month for allegedly running what is likely the world's largest cybercrime computer network, Wang Yunhe enjoyed a lavish lifestyle in Singapore.
Poll shows need for upskilling
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/05/2024
» Most state agencies have experienced cyber-attacks, reflecting an urgent need to build a workforce equipped with digital skills to deal with such incidents, according to a joint survey on digital IT readiness and cybersecurity in 2023 conducted by the National Statistical Office and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).