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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.
Banking on virtual success
Business, Published on 23/01/2023
» Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era.
The great data robbery
Business, Published on 13/09/2021
» A major data breach at Phetchabun Hospital last week served as a loud wake-up call to state and private organisations to pay attention to their cybersecurity measures, as experts warned cybercrimes could become more commonplace in the years to come.
Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
Published on 01/08/2021
» Why 2031? The next decade is likely to become seen as a milestone era during which the world accelerated into a period of development and prosperity having successfully turned the page of one of the worst chapters in modern history after Covid-19 shook the global community to its core.
Biometrics a double-edged sword
Business, Published on 30/07/2019
» Reliance on biometrics like fingerprints, face recognition and voice recognition are becoming an inescapable part of life in Thailand. Whether applying for an ID, getting a SIM card or even entering the country, both Thais and foreigners must give up their biometric information to both the government and private sector.
The cybersecurity balancing act
Business, Published on 22/10/2018
» The draft cybersecurity bill, which is yet to be completed, is being promoted as an attempt to expand Thailand's cybersecurity infrastructure, protect national security interests and crack down on cybercrime.
Paving the way to digital ID
Business, Published on 24/09/2018
» Although it could be a boon for Thailand's digital transformation, a draft law allowing government agencies to collect citizens' digital ID has provoked concerns over data security and personal privacy, suggesting the act may be more of a curse than a blessing.
Bank agents in the backcountry
Business, Published on 26/02/2018
» With the amended banking agent regulations taking effect next month, consumers in remote areas are likely to be able to conduct banking transactions around the clock at convenience stores.