Tech · Digital LifestyleThai Seniors Lose ฿1B to Romance Scams – Free Cyber Clinics Launch
Thai seniors lose over ฿1 billion a year to Thailand romance scams. Join free senior cyber safety clinics, get fraud-proof tips and protect loved ones today.
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Immigration · TechPattaya Fraud Bust Triggers Stricter Overstay Fines and Crypto Checks
German fraud arrest in Pattaya sparks tougher overstay fines, blacklisting, tighter crypto KYC and landlord checks for expats in Thailand—learn what new rules could mean for you.
Environment · TechChiang Rai’s ASEAN Roadshow Brings Live Smog Alerts and Faster Scam Relief
ASEAN Roadshow in Chiang Rai unveils live smog maps, 1441 scam-freeze hotline, air sensors, school grants and trader incentives to curb haze and cybercrime.
National News · TechThailand Rolls Out QR-Code Taxi System on 70,000 Cabs as Talks Stall
Scan-and-ride arrives in Thailand: 70,000 taxis roll out QR-code stickers for driver ID, GPS & complaint logging, boosting rider safety across Thailand.
Tech · Digital LifestyleThai Discord Users Must Face Scan or Show ID for 18+ Access by March 2026
From March 2026, Discord will block Thai users from 18+ servers unless they pass a selfie age scan or upload a government ID. Learn PDPA risks and how to verify.
Tourism · TechPhuket Police’s 8-Hour Manhunt Drives 500 AI Cameras and Security Audits
After an 8-hour manhunt, Phuket deploys 500 AI-powered CCTV cameras, orders firearm licence audits and tightens hotel security checks to reassure residents and visitors.
National News · TechThai Forces Smash Royal Hill Scam Hub, Cutting Calls and Tightening Borders
Thai forces demolish Royal Hill scam hub on the Cambodian border, promising fewer fraud calls to Thai phones and tougher cyber-crime convictions.
Tech · National NewsScammers Hit Nearly 8,000 Thais in Early February, But Steal Less
Thailand’s cybercrime unit logged 7,845 online scams in Feb—up 4% as losses fell. Learn to spot Thailand online scams, protect your baht and report scams.
National News · TechRiders Gain QR Checks, Stricter Bans After Bangkok Taxi Rape Confession
By mid-2026 every Bangkok taxi will have a QR code for driver ID, GPS tracking and a panic button; repeat offenders face lifetime bans. Here’s what Thailand riders must know.