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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.
How to spot scammers' tricks before you fall for them
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/01/2026
» Scammers are getting smarter, but their favourite tricks still rely on old lies dressed up in new ways. These schemes are designed to make you panic and act without thinking. Let's look into some their most common tricks and the simple steps you can take to protect your money, identity and future headaches.
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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 25-31
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 25/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
iOS 18 has rolled out in style
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 24/09/2024
» Though Apple debuted the iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 early this month, it finally updated our phones last week, though only used with iPhones Xs through the iPhone 15 and 16 will get the updates.
Apple Intelligence is here!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/06/2024
» If you’re a fan of Apple and have everything Apple, the brand has pretty much got rid of you having to use multiple apps for most of your daily things.
Campaign aims to fend off AI deepfake scams
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/05/2024
» People are increasingly being threatened by artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes that impersonate identities and collect personal information, often calling people with the voice of an acquaintance to defraud victims more easily.
Imagining a world without cash
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/05/2024
» How safe are you in a purely digital economy? If you are carrying cash, someone can of course rob you, or you can lose it or give it to someone. You can also have a stash of it at home for emergencies or for buying something from a garage sale. For the most part, you retain control over any cash you manage. Electronic cash can still be stolen and your ability to spend it can be taken by someone else if your details get into the wrong hands. However, it's convenient, just tap and go, or in some cases, just wave your smartphone over a pad. While you have no idea where your money actually is, a small piece of plastic, your watch or a phone can retrieve it for you for a payment. You can even use it to get cash from a wall.
Fighting scammers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2024
» Whoscall, a mobile app that helps people identify unknown phone calls and text messages, recently revealed that last year people in Thailand received the highest number of fraudulent SMS messages in Asia.
Surveying efforts to halt cybercrime
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/04/2024
» Despite attempts by state authorities to suppress cybercrime, the number of cases and damage have yet to decline as fraudsters continue to devise increasingly sophisticated ways to deceive people.