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Meet RevisionSuccess: Studying doesn’t always have to be boring
Artificial Intelligence has undoubtedly come a long way since it began to permeate the social space just a few years ago. Leading the charge at the time was OpenAI’s ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that facilitates human-like conversations to complete tasks. As the technology continued to flourish from its adolescent stages to its current pioneering form, this shift and development sparked…
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Thailand exempts five groups from SIM registration update
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has outlined five groups exempt from updating their SIM registration names to match mobile banking names as part of measures to prevent online crime. The aim is to curb mule accounts. This measure began on February 1. The first group includes mobile numbers registered under government agencies, such as the Office of…
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AIS bolsters border security by adjusting signal towers
AIS is taking proactive measures to support the government’s efforts to manage and regulate mobile signal towers near border areas at risk of cross-border criminal activity by call centre gangs. Regional executives and engineers from AIS, along with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and cyber police, visited the border area in Sadao district, Songkhla province yesterday, February 17.…
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NBTC dials in: Biometric crackdown rings alarm for SIM scammers
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is cracking down on unauthorised SIM cards and online scams with the introduction of stringent biometric authentication for SIM card registration. This move targets dodgy SIM dealers, who now face hefty penalties if caught flouting the rules. These new measures are set to shake up the mobile subscriber landscape in Thailand, where over…
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Cybercrime crackdown: New law holds Big Tech accountable
In a landmark move against the surging tide of cybercrime, a significant amendment proposal is set to be unveiled in the Royal Gazette this month, aimed at reinforcing the fight against online fraud. Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong announced that the bold step comes in response to rising concerns over the financial havoc wreaked by cybercriminals. In a…
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