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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.
UK pressures Elon Musk over Grok AI deepfake porn scandal
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 07/01/2026
» The British government is demanding Elon Musk take immediate action to rein in his Grok artificial intelligence tool following reports that the software is being used to generate non-consensual sexually explicit images.
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.
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 illegal vape factory recycling used devices for resale
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 22/06/2025
» Thai police have arrested two Chinese nationals and five Myanmar workers after raiding a rented house in Bangkok that was being used as an illegal vape production site. The operation uncovered a scheme in which used e-cigarettes were refilled with new liquid and repackaged for online sale. Authorities seized 3,200 vape devices worth over 1.5 million baht.
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.
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.
Police seize claw machines in Nakhon Si Thammarat over youth gambling fears
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 18/05/2025
» Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat have launched a crackdown on coin-operated claw machines, citing concerns that the devices are luring schoolchildren into gambling-like behaviour and draining their pocket money, prompting complaints from parents.