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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.
Elon Musk warns of legal action over illegal Grok AI content on X
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 06/01/2026
» Elon Musk has issued a stern warning to X, formerly Twitter, users that anyone using the platform’s Grok AI to generate illegal content will face severe legal consequences as if they uploaded the material themselves.
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.
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.
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.
Galaxy Ring battery swells, traps user’s finger
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 30/09/2025
» A British YouTuber was forced to seek hospital help after his Samsung Galaxy Ring’s battery swelled and trapped his finger just before he was due to board a long-haul flight in Hawaii. Airport staff insisted the ring be removed due to fire concerns.
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.
Phuket burglar hits four luxury villas in one night
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/06/2025
» Police in Phuket are pursuing a burglar who broke into four luxury villas in a single night, stealing valuables worth over 2 million baht in Thalang district.