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Thai travellers warned over rise of visa scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2026
» Travellers are advised to be alert to visa application scams, such as false appointment letters or requests for additional payment for fast-track visa guarantees, as outbound travel grows.
Scams and mule accounts a dominant fraud concern
Business, Published on 07/08/2025
» Scams and mule accounts have become the dominant threat facing banks across Asia Pacific, according to a new survey by the multinational credit data analytics software company FICO.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Proactive cybersecurity steps deemed essential
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taking proactive measures in cybersecurity through penetration testing and staying informed about emerging threats will help organisations minimise impacts from attackers amid a fast-changing landscape of threats, said Gregory Pickett, chief executive of Hellfire Security and also a white hat hacker.
'First' as PM set to join Pride
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed his participation in Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, marking the first time the country's premier has joined the parade, despite security concerns after a warning was issued by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security.
Authorities ramp up awareness of scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/08/2023
» As online scams remain rampant and in recent cases scammers are using the names of high-profile businesspeople to lure the public to invest with them, local authorities are lining up to advise people to be cautious and verify the authenticity of any links or messages sent to them.
SET initiates alliance to crack down on scams
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/07/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has formed an alliance with business organisations and related government agencies to tackle investment scams by integrating their operating systems to develop a process to stop fraudulent investment cases faster and with greater efficiency.
Cyber attacks surging amid pandemic
Business, PwC Thailand, Published on 24/08/2021
» Cyber attacks have more than doubled since the Covid-19 outbreak began last year as more businesses switched to online platforms, according to PwC Thailand.