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Financial Literacy Grows in Southern Thailand with EBC
Published on 29/08/2024
» EBC Financial Group (EBC) recently celebrated the success of its event in Yala, focusing on trading insights and community engagement within the regional financial sector. Key speakers highlighted the implementation of security measures by financial brokers, working alongside cybersecurity agencies and regulators to combat impersonation and phishing scams, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of the industry's efforts to maintain reliable trading environments.
Whoscall and CCIB Launch Mother’s Day Scam Protection
Published on 08/08/2024
» Gogolook, a leading TrustTech technology company and developer of the Whoscall App, which identifies unknown incoming calls and prevents spam for smartphones, has partnered with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to launch a special Mother’s Day campaign. This includes a new educational awareness video, #NoOneHangUpFasterThanYourMom, alongside an offer of Whoscall premium basic codes aimed at protecting family members from online scammers.
Beware of Fraudulent PWA Plus Life Update Link
Published on 15/07/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has issued a warning for the public to beware of scammers disguised as PWA officers, sending SMS messages requesting an update to the PWA Plus Life application through a fraudulent link. PWA reaffirms that no such policy has been issued and that application updates must be processed via the App Store and Google Play only.
PWA Warns of Fraudulent Water Bill Scams
Published on 05/07/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) warns the public of scams involving water supply bills, where barcodes or QR codes redirect transactions to fraudulent bank accounts. Customers are advised to ensure their bills do not have stickers or paper covering the original details and to verify the receiver's account name before making any payments, which should only be directed to official PWA accounts.
Bitkub Exchange Honoured by SEC for Educational Impact
Published on 08/05/2024
» Bitkub Online Company Limited, the provider of digital asset trading centre services known as Bitkub Exchange, received an honorary certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 22 April 2024. This recognition was for their participation in the "Thai Capital Market, Sharing Knowledge Initiative with the People" project, Phase 1, which ran from July 2023 to March 2024. The initiative aimed to enhance financial literacy among Thai investors and the public, helping them to manage their finances efficiently, increase investment opportunities, maintain sustainable financial health, and understand various investment risks and measures to prevent fraud.
Thailand Cyber Top Talent 2023: ASEAN Cybersecurity Showdown
Published on 02/10/2023
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. have joined forces to organise the "Thailand Cyber Top Talent 2023," a groundbreaking cybersecurity competition open to local students and the general public. Participants stand a chance to win cash prizes totalling up to 521,000 THB.
SCB Launches "Fraud Fighter" Campaign to Raise Public Awareness and Counter Scams
Published on 17/08/2023
» In a proactive bid to combat the escalating surge of financial frauds and scams, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) introduces the "Fraud Fighter" campaign, dedicated to raising public awareness and equipping individuals with essential defence strategies.
The E-Consular department at your service
Published on 19/05/2023
» Consular affairs, an integral part of foreign services, continue to play a pivotal role in maintaining strong international relations. Since its establishment in 1999, the Department of Consular Affairs, operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), has stood the test of time, adapting to the winds of change brought about by globalisation, the rise of IT and digital technology, and evolving geopolitical landscapes.
Start-up Investor Darren Yaw and Wife Lucy Chow Announces Expansion of Edutech Firm GCG Asia Into Gaming Through G Studio
Published on 27/08/2021
» Bangkok, 2021/ Edutech startup GCG Asia announced today the expansion of its application for online learning targeted towards school-going children into new frontiers of online gaming. GCG Asia investors Darren Yaw and Darren Yaw’s wife Lucy Chow said in an official announcement that the company is forging ahead with an exciting fusion of education and gaming in order for students to explore STEM topics in their latest platform launch called G Studio.
Luxury Fashion Retailer GCG Asia Designs Appoints New CEO to Lead Expansion Into US, East Asian Markets
Published on 27/08/2021
» Bangkok, 2021 / Leading luxury fashions distributor and retailer GCG Asia Designs announced today in an official announcement, that Dewi Gunawan has been appointed as GCG Asia Designs CEO to helm the expansion into the US and East-Asian markets.