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Infiltration by a bad lot
News, Editorial, Published on 22/12/2025
» Images of armed clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border have drawn global attention, especially after the Thai military expanded its operations to casinos. While these sites were described as military positions used to stage attacks against Thailand, the symbolism of the strikes extends far beyond the battlefield.
DSI accepts iris-scanning case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing to investigate complaints about an iris-scanning cryptocurrency project in Thailand.
Air travel rebounds 1.1% as revenue rises to B69bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/11/2025
» Air travel rebounded in fiscal year 2025 with total revenue rising to 68.59 billion baht -- a 1.12% increase from the previous year, according to Airports of Thailand (AOT).
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.
Migrant worker insurance drive begins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has launched a pilot programme requiring migrant workers to purchase health insurance, aiming to reduce the state's healthcare burden and strengthen disease control along border areas.
Govt cracks down on iris scanning
News, Post reporters, Published on 05/10/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has ordered nationwide scrutiny of iris-scanning crypto schemes over privacy concerns.
Iris scanning sparks debate
News, Published on 22/09/2025
» Iris scanning has raised legal and ethical concerns over personal data protection as authorities call for greater transparency in delivering the service.
Warning issued about biometric data gathering
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» The Department of Provincial Administration has issued a nationwide alert urging local officials to monitor iris-scanning activities taking place in shopping malls across the country.
Digital registration for migrant workers introduced
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Department of Employment has unveiled a revamped digital system for processing migrant workers' employment permits, marking a major step toward modernisation.
Govt ramps up iris scanning for migrant workers
News, Published on 26/03/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has proposed that the cabinet greenlight an iris-scanning system for nationwide use in registering migrant workers to ensure their right to proper healthcare services.