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Exploring the financial mindset of Thai Gen Z
Nonthawat Phakham, Published on 20/01/2026
» Being part of Generation Z, I grew up hearing the phrase, “Poor people buy lottery tickets, while the rich buy stocks.” While I disagree with this mindset, I can understand its origins. Nowadays, everything has changed. We can simply access a wealth of knowledge about money, investments and economics right from our mobile phones.
Anatomy of a scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/01/2026
» Police say scammers will develop more sophisticated operations in 2026, allowing them to target victims more precisely, even though some scam centres along the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia have been dismantled in recent months.
Thai PM declares war on scammers
Online Reporters and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday presided over a high-level ceremony at Government House to signal his government’s determination to prevent and suppress technology-related crime, particularly online scams.
Minister on hot seat over scam reports
Bloomberg News and Online Reporters, Published on 21/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he has asked Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong for a written response to allegations that he is linked to Southeast Asian scam networks.
Australian arrested in Pattaya after compatriot robbed of B21m
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/05/2025
» An Australian man wanted for robbing a compatriot of 21 million baht in Phuket and Samui has been arrested in Pattaya, police say.
Crypto Tap-to-Pay Revolutionises Travel in 2025
Published on 02/04/2025
» Travel has always been exciting, but managing money while exploring different countries used to be a major headache. Converting BTC to USD before trips and then USD back to local currencies was once complicated and time-consuming.
Could Bitcoin serve as a hedge against US Tariffs?
Published on 01/04/2025
» If you hold a certain amount of Bitcoin or whether you’re planning to buy some soon, you must be wondering what impact the US tariffs have on the coveted crypto’s price. Undoubtedly, the return of President Donald Trump to the White House arguably marks the most schismatic moment in US politics and geopolitics.
Crypto Adoption in Southeast Asia Set to Grow
Published on 14/03/2025
» Cryptocurrency adoption in Southeast Asia continues to gain momentum, with the region accounting for 60% of global crypto activity. A Statista report forecasts the crypto market to reach $1.78 billion by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.75% in the coming years. Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines are leading the charge, recording billions in crypto inflows. Investors and institutions closely monitor market fluctuations through reliable tools such as the Bitcoin price tracker.
Child porn 'webmeister' arrested near Pattaya
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/03/2025
» A 54-year-old German programmer was arrested in Chon Buri for running a dark website that sold child pornography.
Explainer - What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2025
» Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.