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Thai scams rise 112% in 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/02/2025
» Thailand has experienced a surge in scam calls and SMS messages, reaching 168 million in 2024, marking a five-year high, according to Gogolook Thailand's 2024 annual report.
Cyber-attack surge plunges Thailand into security crisis
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/02/2025
» Thailand's cybersecurity landscape faces a crisis as attacks here are 70% higher than the global average, mainly phishing and banking scams, according to global cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies.
Top 10 strategic technology trends for 2025
Business, Published on 15/11/2024
» The top strategic technology trends for 2025 span AI imperatives and risks, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy, according to Gene Alvarez, distinguished VP analyst at Gartner.
Gogolook to use new Thai HQ to expand within the region
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/10/2024
» Taiwan's Gogolook, the developer of the Whoscall app, has opened a headquarters in Thailand as part of the company's expansion strategy in Southeast Asia, capitalising on a forecast that the global anti-scam industry will be worth US$129 billion in 2029.
Whoscall unveils Scam Alert feature
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2024
» Gogolook, owner of the Whoscall application, in collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has launched the Scam Alert feature on the app.
Bolt launches range of new safety features
Business, Published on 05/01/2024
» Bolt, a European company specialising in mobility, has announced a suite of safety features in Thailand, including driver selfie verification and new trip safety monitoring for ride-hailing vehicles, offering drivers and riders more support from their dedicated in-house trained safety team.
Meta, agencies target online scammers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/10/2023
» Meta, Facebook's parent, is working with local authorities to tackle online scams in Thailand, particularly fraud and deception. Meanwhile, the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says Meta needs greater transparency to take down online scam adverts.
Why is ChatGPT making waves?
Business, Bern Elliot, Published on 23/02/2023
» Ever since OpenAI officially launched ChatGPT, a new model for conversational artificial intelligence (AI), social media has been abuzz with discussions about the possibilities -- and dangers -- of this new innovation, ranging from its ability to debug code to its potential to write essays for college students.
SEC, Fetco sound alarm on investment scams
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) warn the public to be wary of investment scams and suggest checking the list of authorised persons on the SEC Check First application.
Survey: Cybercosts hit B286bn in 2017
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/06/2018
» Cybersecurity threats cost organisations in Thailand 286 billion baht in economic losses in 2017, accounting for 2.2% of Thailand's total GDP, according to a study by Microsoft and Frost & Sullivan.