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A new threat on the banking horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Bank of Thailand warns that online financial fraud is increasing as criminals turn to false base stations.
Ministry unveils platform targeting online scammers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/07/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is set to launch the Central Fraud Registry as an automated solution to fight scams and address illegal transactions, fraud and mule accounts.
AIS introduces new cyber index
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/06/2023
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), in partnership with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and experts in various fields, launched the Thailand Cyber Wellness Index (TCWI) yesterday, dubbed an open data source that measures digital skills nationwide.
Hong Kong touts retail-friendly crypto rules
Published on 01/06/2023
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong opened its arms to the virtual asset world on Thursday, introducing new retail-friendly rules for the city’s crypto exchanges.
Taxi scam damages expo
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/05/2023
» Complaints about taxi scams at the THAIFEX exhibition flooded social media on Friday as passengers reportedly were charged 4,000-5,000 baht for trips from Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi to Bangkok's city centre.
Parties pitch policies for tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/05/2023
» Political parties are vowing to make Thailand more competitive in tourism by pitching a variety of related policies, such as the setting up of a tourism fund, developing secondary cities, adjusting regulations, and solving labour crises to accommodate quality tourists and aid local operators.
DES Ministry, 16 banks fend off scams
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/05/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is joining forces with 16 banks to notify people about online scams and fake news on their banking apps in an effort to raise public awareness about online financial fraud, preventing more scamming victims.
Banks tell users: Put on your best face
Business, Published on 26/04/2023
» Banks have notified customers to be ready to authenticate their identities by scanning their faces on their mobile devices when conducting three types of mobile financial transactions, as part of the Bank of Thailand's strategy to prevent financial fraud.
Online scammers in the crosshairs
Business, Published on 06/02/2023
» Picking up a phone call from a stranger or downloading a malicious app can make life miserable for people who fall prey to call centre gangs or online scammers who have developed several tactics to fleece victims.
Operators exasperated by police scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/01/2023
» Tourism operators have expressed frustration over repeated scandals involving Thai police after they were accused of extorting a Taiwanese actress during her trip to the country.