Thai Police Warn Restaurants of Fake Refund Requests
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The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) warns restaurants of scammers who disguise themselves as customers and ask for refunds via food delivery apps.
CCIB spokesman Pol. Col. Krishna Pattanacharoen said scammers are taking...
Thai Government Says First Phase of Thailand to China High-speed Rail to be Completed...
The government has reported that the first phase of the high-speed railway is scheduled to be completed by 2026. The first phase is part of the railway project that will connect Bangkok to the...
Tourism Authority of Thailand says Tourism Revenue for 2023 Currently at 959 Billion Baht
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) disclosed that Thailand's tourism revenue for the first five months of 2023 reached 959 billion baht, with international visitors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. The agency...
Thailand’s Inflation Rate Falls for Fifth Straight Month
Thailand's inflation rate fell for the fifth straight month in May amid lower electricity and fuel prices. However, experts warned that inflation could rebound due to a possible increase in minimum wages and the...
Move Forward Party Continues to Discuss Minimum Wage Increase with Thai Small Business Leaders
Small and medium-sized business owners are planning a meeting with the Move Forward Party’s (MFP) prime ministerial candidate later this month to deliberate a proposal for increasing the minimum wage.
The Federation of Thai SMEs...
Saudi Arabia and Thailand to Strengthen Relations
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai is leading a high-level delegation on a five-day official visit to Saudi Arabia to strengthen bilateral ties, promote economic relations, and enhance investment opportunities between...
Thai Government to Establish Big Data Institute
The government has announced the establishment of the Big Data Institute (BDI), a new public agency aimed at effectively managing the vast amount of data generated by the public and state agencies. The development...
Confidence in Eastern Economic Corridor Region Increases say Thai Authorities
Government efforts to develop infrastructure in support of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) have enabled the forward economic confidence index for the EEC area to reach an impressive 87.1 points.
The Thai Regional Economic Sentiment...
Thailand’s Move Forward Party Continues to Push Raising Minimum Wage
The finance minister-designate of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has said the party is committed to increasing welfare spending and the minimum wage, while promoting growth by opening up the economy to competition and...
Yes, Thai Banks are Starting to Require Facial Recognition for High-Value Transactions
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Financial institutions in Thailand have begun mandating facial recognition for customers conducting high-value transactions. The move, aimed at reducing fraudulent activities and scams, is expected to provide extra security for clients.
Deputy Government Spokesperson...
