Tech · TourismPhuket’s Smart Pier Leverages Face Scans for Faster, Safer Boat Trips
Phuket’s Smart Pier uses facial recognition, live guest manifests and instant alerts to speed boarding, enhance safety and advance the island’s Smart City vision
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Tech · EconomyThailand Online Dating Fraud Drains 58M Baht; Two Foreigners Flee
Thai online dating scam drained 58 million baht from victims; two foreign suspects still at large. Learn about 2025 anti-fraud laws and protect your money.
Economy · TechStatic Ahead: Eazy FM and HITZ Thailand Go Dark in 2025
Eazy FM & HITZ Thailand will end radio on 31 Dec 2025. Discover why Tero Radio is closing and how Thailand’s streaming boom may reshape your listening habits.
Tourism · TechPhuket Braces for Tsunamis with High-Tech Drills Amid Red Tape
Explore Phuket’s new tsunami warning system—real-time buoys, sirens, SMS alerts and drills—to move 40,000 people to safety despite funding hurdles, keeping residents and tourists safe.
National News · TechSuvarnabhumi Seizes 10 Smuggled Drones, Tightens Checks on Tourists
Thai authorities seized 10 DJI FlyCart 30 drones near Suvarnabhumi Airport, triggering tighter baggage scans and harsher penalties for tourists and hobby pilots entering Thailand.
Tech · EconomyProtect Your Wallet: 4 New Fraud Schemes Hitting Thailand in 2026
Learn to spot AI voice scams, fake crypto investments, romance cons and bogus utility SMS in Thailand in 2026—plus quick tips to keep your money safe.
National News · TechBang Phli’s Mysterious Lights Trigger Suvarnabhumi’s New Drone Crackdown
Strange lights over Suvarnabhumi led to a drone-smuggling bust and a 9km no-fly zone. Learn new drone rules in Thailand and how they affect Bang Phli residents.
Immigration · TechPattaya Police Crack Down on 24/7 Online Black Market in Luxury Villa
Thai police carried out a villa raid in Pattaya, busting operators of a 24/7 online black market. Discover what was seized and get tips to avoid risky rentals.
Tech · National NewsAI-Driven LINE and Facebook Scams Surge in Thailand—Meta, Police Strike Back
AI-powered scams on LINE and Facebook have cost Thais ฿89 billion. Discover Meta’s Llama Firewall, Rule of Two, and simple tips to safeguard your accounts.