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PDPC tells firm to halt iris scan service
News, KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has ordered TIDC Worldverse to suspend its iris scan verification services in Thailand after it was found to be offering cryptocurrency in exchange for personal data.
Inquiry kicks off into call centre bribe offer claims
Komsan Tortermvasana and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed zero tolerance for corruption as Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob launches a probe into an alleged 40-million-baht monthly bribe linked to call centre scams.
Coalition split a threat to economy
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Komsan Tortermvasana and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports.
Thailand toughens punishments for scam enablers
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/01/2025
» The Thai government has endorsed a legal change that will hold banks, phone operators and social media owners responsible for damage from call-centre scams if they are found negligent or reckless.
Dozens of arrests in call centre swoops
News, Wassayos Ngamkham and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/12/2022
» Police have raided six locations in Sa Kaeo province and arrested dozens of suspects allegedly connected to a call centre gang in Cambodia.
Government gets tough on cyber crimes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/11/2022
» Tough measures to suppress and prevent cyber crimes, including swift action against proxy accounts transferring fraud money, will soon be submitted for cabinet approval, according to the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Ministry drafts 'tough measures' to curb cyber crimes
Mongkol Bangprapa and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/11/2022
» Tough measures to suppress and prevent cyber crimes, including swift action against proxy accounts transferring fraudulently obtained money, will soon be submitted for cabinet approval, according to the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
PM touts digital hub at summit
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/06/2022
» Declaring Thailand as Asean's Digital Hub would be a great opportunity to showcase advances in Thai 5G technology on a regional level, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.
ISPs told to take down 'hoax' sites
News, Komsan Tortermvasana and Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 03/06/2021
» Internet service providers (ISPs) have been issued court orders telling them to close or remove the accounts of eight individuals alleged to have posted fake news on websites and social networks, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn.
Govt denies rift with Mor Chana creators
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/01/2021
» The government on Monday played down reports of conflicts between state agencies and the developers of the Mor Chana coronavirus contact-tracing app after they pulled out of the project.