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Ministry launches free DE-fence app to block scam calls
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 18/01/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has introduced "DE-fence," a mobile application designed to protect the public from the rising tide of call centre scams and fraudulent SMS links.
Thai banks set Android 10, iOS 14 as minimum for mobile banking
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 04/01/2026
» The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) has announced a mandatory security upgrade for all mobile banking applications, requiring users to run updated operating systems to maintain access.
China to mandate LCD screens on power banks to boost safety
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 08/12/2025
» China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is preparing a major revision to regulations for power banks manufactured in China.
Chinese police bust counterfeit chip factory supplying hardware makers
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/11/2025
» Police in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have reportedly busted a massive network involved in counterfeiting electronic chips, leading to a warning that consumers should be extremely cautious when purchasing parts for personal computers.
DLsite launches payment system after Visa, Mastercard block
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 11/10/2025
» Japanese digital platform DLsite has rolled out its own payment system after facing restrictions from major credit card firms Visa and Mastercard over adult-themed content.
Thai govt warns of AI voice scam mimicking family members
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 22/06/2025
» The Thai government has issued a warning to the public about a new scam in which fraudsters use artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic the voices of family members in order to deceive victims into transferring money.
Police raid villa, bust Korean scam gang and rescue kidnap victim
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 22/06/2025
» Thai police have arrested 21 suspects, including 20 South Koreans and one Chinese national, after rescuing a South Korean man allegedly kidnapped and forced to work for a call centre scam gang operating out of a luxury pool villa in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The operation followed a tip-off from the South Korean embassy.
Free expressway access on June 3 to mark Queen Suthida’s birthday
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/06/2025
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced that toll fees will be waived on three major expressways on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s birthday. The toll-free period will run from 12.01am to midnight, covering a total of 61 toll booths.
B20 fare for all Bangkok trains ‘on schedule for September’
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 24/05/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed that a 20-baht flat fare for all lines in the Bangkok light-rail commuter network will be in place by Sept 30 this year.
Pickup rushing child to hospital hits median, one dead
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/05/2025
» A four-year-old boy was killed and six others injured when a pickup truck rushing a two-year-old child to hospital lost control and crashed into a median strip on a dark, curved road in Pathum Thani early Wednesday.