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,…
Singapore has officially endorsed and welcomed the use of 16 species of insects as food for humans as a cheap and sustainable protein substitute. In a landmark development in the food world, Singapore has officially endorsed the use of 16 species of insects as human food and animal feed. According to a report from the…
Thai authorities are offering displaced people the opportunity to obtain Thai citizenship by undergoing a genetic test to prove Thai ancestry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has joined forces with the Ministry of Justice to continue genetic testing for likely displaced Thai nationals in the Malaysian border town of Kota Bharu. The Consulate General of…
Hundreds of factories in Thailand are being forced to close, a devastating blow that is leaving thousands of hardworking individuals without jobs. The government is now under immense pressure to take immediate action to prevent further economic and social upheaval. The Nation reported, citing a statement from the Federation of Thai Industries, that Thailand is…
Thailand is losing attractiveness to foreign investment and facing increasing competition and challenges to tourism recovery. Thailand’s declining attractiveness in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), an uneven tourism recovery and the currency outlook are putting pressure on the country’s current account surplus, which is still below pre-pandemic levels, BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said. Once…
Thailand has turned its attention to elite visa holders after discovering that criminals are using the programme to conduct illegal activities in Thailand. The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into foreign nationals residing in the country on elite visas and engaging in illegal business activities after it emerged that a Chinese national…
Thailand’s Ministry of Education is embarking on a transformative journey, planning to equip 600,000 students and teachers with tablets and laptops. This bold initiative is set to reshape the learning process, ushering in a new era of digital education. Starting next year, Thailand’s Ministry of Education plans to spend 15 billion baht on electronic devices,…
Thai police have issued an official warning about ‘Lies Day’ and the stipulated liability for spreading misleading information. The Royal Thai Police has issued an official warning about the international holiday ‘Laughing Day’ and reminded of the responsibility for April Fools’ pranks, calling April 1 ‘Lying Day’, Matichon reports. Police are strictly reminded that spreading…
The Committee for the Control of Illegal Drugs has voted to add marijuana back to the list of banned substances from 1 January 2025 Thailand is preparing for a significant change in marijuana policy. The Illicit Drug Control Committee has decided to return cannabis and hemp to the list of narcotic substances from 1 January…
The Cabinet has made a significant move by approving a proposal to legalise casino entertainment complexes in Thailand. This decision, which comes after public hearings, marks a potential turning point in the country’s entertainment and tourism industry. The Cabinet has approved the report of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on legalising entertainment complexes…