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Thai crypto scandals shake investor trust
News, Published on 14/03/2026
» Two high-profile cryptocurrency scandals involving Worawat Naknawdee, a prominent digital asset investor, and Kampanat Vimolnoht, a former director linked to a venture capital arm of Kasikornbank, have sparked debate among Thai investors over trust, insider networks and risks in the fast-growing crypto market.
Angry victims allege B1.3bn crypto fraud
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/03/2026
» A large group of people has filed a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), accusing a businessman of orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment scam that caused estimated damages of more than 1.3 billion baht.
Online scams up again, investment fraud worst
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/03/2026
» The number of online-scam complaints rose again over the past week, with investment fraud causing the most damage, according to police.
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.