On February 1, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang declared that the government is enhancing security through a “Mobile Banking Cleanup” initiative aimed at eliminating mule accounts involved in financial crimes. With the new regulations, the name on mobile banking accounts must align with the owner of the registered SIM card. Banks will alert users…
Thailand signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association, boosting economic growth and investment. Thailand has signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), boosting economic growth and investment. Thai Prime Minister Peathongtharn Shinawatra attended the signing ceremony for the historic free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European…
Thailand is among the top three countries in the Asia-Pacific region for fraud and financial scams due to the proliferation of smartphones and mobile payments. According to Google’s Bad Apps 2023 report, Thailand was among the top three countries in the Asia-Pacific region to experience a significant spike in Google’s financial fraud last year. ‘There…
After dismantling unauthorised cell towers and cross-border cables, Thai authorities have begun seizing Starlink terminals to fight cybercrime. In a comprehensive effort to combat cybercrime, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MoDES) and other relevant agencies have collaborated to seize 58 sets of Starlink satellite communication equipment that were intended for fraudulent use. ICES…
A special operation to capture, castrate and relocate macaques from the city to a temporary sanctuary has been launched in Lopburi, a town suffering from an overpopulation of wild monkeys. Lopburi authorities have launched a special operation to relocate wild monkeys roaming the city to a temporary sanctuary. The short-term measure to combat monkey overpopulation…
Thailand’s Songkran Festival has been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the Eighteenth Session of UNESCO. The Songkran Festival in Thailand, a celebration of the traditional Thai New Year, was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the Eighteenth Session of the…
Thailand’s national carrier confirmed a deal to purchase 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft at the Singapore Airshow. US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Corporation said placing an order for 45 Dreamliner aircraft from Thailand’s national carrier is the largest order in Thai history. “Thai Airways selected the 787-9 to support its long-term strategy to renew and expand…
More than 21,000 cases of cyber fraud were reported in Thailand in February alone, and damage from cybercrime has exceeded 2 billion baht. The public in Thailand has been warned to be careful online after it was revealed that police recorded 21,506 cases of cybercrime in February alone. Damages from the offences totalled 2,493,842,459 baht,…
As announced by the Thai Ministry of Transport, a railway service between Bangkok and Vientiane will be launched by Thailand and Laos on 13-14 July 2024. The journey commences at Krung Thep Apiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok and proceeds to Udon Thani Province and Nong Khai Provincial, ultimately ending at Khamsavath station in Vientiane. By…
Thailand has received top honours in several categories, from best cities and islands to culinary delights, airports and airlines. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand has been recognised in 11 global rankings for the first half of 2024. Covering several categories, from tourist destinations to culinary delights, airports and airlines, these surveys prove…