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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.
AIS launches simple SMS scam reporting service via 1185
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 29/12/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched a new "1185 Snap and Share" service allowing customers to report fraudulent SMS messages through a simplified process, providing a fast, free-of-charge solution for users to flag scammers with results promised within 24 hours for both Android and iOS users.
US arrests gang smuggling US$160m in AI chips to China
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 13/12/2025
» US authorities have dismantled an illegal operation smuggling advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, seizing high-performance Nvidia processors worth US$160 million (about 5.6 billion baht). The seized goods primarily consisted of Nvidia's H100 and H200 chips, representing a significant breach of export controls.
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.
Security guard killed during Bangkok Port robbery
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 02/06/2025
» A brave security guard was killed by gangsters during a daring theft of confiscated, smuggled e-cigarettes from Customs Department containers at Bangkok Port on Sunday.
Sattahip police crack down on illegal motorbike gang at beach gathering
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/06/2025
» Sattahip police have arrested scores of motorcyclists and impounded hundreds of illegally modified bikes after residents complained about noise and public disturbances during a long holiday weekend. The bikers had gathered from across the country at Nang Ram Beach in Chon Buri province, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
Police arrest suspect in connection with YouTube like-clicking scam
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 15/05/2025
» Police have dismantled a scam network that lured victims into clicking 'Like' on YouTube using fake handsome Line profiles, resulting in over 1.5 million baht in losses.
Bangkok cable thieves shocked in the act
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 15/05/2025
» Two thieves were electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical cables in Bangkok, resulting in severe injuries and their subsequent arrest. The incident caused power outages and damage estimated at millions of baht, police said.