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  • Bangkok NewsLao-American man arrested for stealing iPhone at Bangkok airport

    Lao-American man arrested for stealing iPhone at Bangkok airport

    A 58 year old man of Lao-American nationality was apprehended for allegedly stealing an iPhone 16 from a Japanese tourist at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Initially denying the accusation, he was confronted with evidence leading to his arrest. Police Lieutenant Colonel Seksanti Thiraruangrat and Police Lieutenant Colonel Papassorn Maituk, along with a team from the tourist police at Suvarnabhumi Airport, detained…

  • Thailand NewsSuspects caught in theft of iPhone 14 Pro Max in Bangkok

    Suspects caught in theft of iPhone 14 Pro Max in Bangkok

    Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the theft of an iPhone from a 17 year old boy, the son of a department director, during a planned transaction near a prominent shopping mall on Rama IV Road. The incident occurred when the victim, known as A, arranged to sell the iPhone 14 Pro Max, blue in colour, and was…

  • Crime NewsMan robbed at knifepoint while selling iPhone 16 in Bangkok

    Man robbed at knifepoint while selling iPhone 16 in Bangkok

    A man was robbed at knifepoint after attempting to sell an iPhone 16 via Facebook. The incident took place early yesterday, October 15, near the entrance of Soi Phahonyothin 49 in Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok. Police are currently investigating the case to apprehend the suspect. Around 12.03am today, Bang Khen police officers were alerted to the robbery involving a weapon…

  • China NewsWhisker from the past: Woman unlocks decade-old iPhone for feline memories

    Whisker from the past: Woman unlocks decade-old iPhone for feline memories

    In an incredible twist of tech nostalgia, a Chinese woman unlocked her iPhone 4s after nearly 10 years, all to recover precious memories of her late pet cat. Douyin (the Chinese equivalent of TikTok) user @伊娜娜 (Yi Na Na) recently shared the dramatic moment she powered on her decade-old iPhone and found just 288 minutes (nearly five hours) left before…

  • Thailand NewsKrungthai Bank urges iPhone users to enable lockdown mode

    Krungthai Bank urges iPhone users to enable lockdown mode

    Krungthai Bank has advised iPhone users to activate lockdown mode to protect against dangerous links used by scammers to install money-stealing applications. The bank issued this advice via its Krungthai Care Facebook page, highlighting the increasing threat from cybercriminals. Krungthai Bank’s warning comes as scams involving malicious links become more sophisticated. Scammers often trick victims into clicking on these links,…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese tourist reunited with lost iPhone in Pattaya

    Vietnamese tourist reunited with lost iPhone in Pattaya

    A Vietnamese tourist was recently reunited with her misplaced iPhone, thanks to the concerted efforts of local police officers and a kind-hearted local. The tourist was about to return to Bangkok when she discovered her iPhone missing. Without losing any time, she promptly took the matter to Pattaya police. The officers embarked on a thorough search of the vehicle that…

  • Thailand NewsTechnician faces ethical test over damaged iPhone repair plea

    Technician faces ethical test over damaged iPhone repair plea

    A dilemma unfolded today when a technician was torn between two conflicting requests regarding a damaged iPhone brought in for repair. A woman, the owner of the shattered screen iPhone, was willing to pay any amount to have the device fixed. Contrarily, her boyfriend secretly handed the technician a note pleading for the phone to remain inoperable, offering money for…

  • Thailand NewsCell caper: Phone shop employee steals mobiles worth 400,000 baht

    Cell caper: Phone shop employee steals mobiles worth 400,000 baht

    A phone shop employee took advantage of the store owner’s trust after working for a full year, and stole 10 mobile phones worth more than 400,000 baht. A Facebook page posted a warning message about a phone store employee stealing 10 phones, including iPhones today, January 15. “Warning about a fraudster embezzling more than 10 iPhones and models of other…

  • Crime NewsSwift Thai police action recovers tourist’s stolen iPhone on Phuket beach

    Swift Thai police action recovers tourist’s stolen iPhone on Phuket beach

    A European tourist’s holiday in Phuket almost took a dreadful turn when her iPhone was stolen at Ao Yon Beach. However, the quick response of local police in Thailand ensured the stolen item was promptly recovered. On December 14, the tourist is 25 year old Vanessa Aust who reported to Wichit Police that her iPhone 13 Pro had vanished from…

  • Phuket NewsRussian tourist’s iPhone odyssey: Close call on Phuket taxi

    Russian tourist’s iPhone odyssey: Close call on Phuket taxi

    A Russian tourist had a close call when he inadvertently left his iPhone in a taxi on his way to Phuket International Airport last Friday. The tourist, whose identity remains undisclosed, was able to retrieve his phone in a nick of time before his flight back to Russia took off, all thanks to the combined efforts of the Phuket Tourist…

  • Thailand NewsFather’s viral post: Humorously lists son for sale after iPhone 15 pro max mishap

    Father’s viral post: Humorously lists son for sale after iPhone 15 pro max mishap

    A viral social media post has been making rounds, where a father humorously announced the availability of his 12 year old son for purchase. Jackie Chew’s son had recently damaged his new iPhone 15 Pro Max, however, the device still functioned normally. The post quickly became a source of humour amongst netizens as the father cleverly listed his son’s ‘specifications’…

  • Crime NewsMyanmar national sought by Thai cyber police in iPhone fraud scheme involving mule accounts

    Myanmar national sought by Thai cyber police in iPhone fraud scheme involving mule accounts

    The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau is gearing up to issue an arrest warrant for a Myanmar national involved in a fraudulent iPhone sale to a sixth-form student. The scheme involved easily controlled mule accounts, with a recent arrest of a 39 year old woman, Nattanicha Suksri, who was involved in withdrawing funds. The arrest took place yesterday in Chiang Rai…

  • Crime NewsThai student’s tragic death after falling victim to iPhone online scam

    Thai student’s tragic death after falling victim to iPhone online scam

    A tragic incident unfolded in Nakhon Si Thammarat when a 19 year old student was found hanged in her home after falling victim to an online scam. The fraudsters duped the victim, Atiya, into paying 20,000 baht for an iPhone 13 that never existed. The police launched an investigation yesterday to capture the culprits, including a woman who held an account…

  • Thailand NewsDelivery fraud: Thai rider disappears with eight iPhones worth over 100,000 baht

    Delivery fraud: Thai rider disappears with eight iPhones worth over 100,000 baht

    A Thai delivery rider vanished after collecting eight iPhones, valued at over 100,000 baht, causing the client, Kittiphong Loeslaew, to voice his frustrations online. The delivery service is expected to compensate him for the loss. The online community advised Kittiphong to file a formal complaint against the delivery fraud, as the rider and vehicle registration details were available. They also…

  • China NewsMan divorces wife over iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase for father

    Man divorces wife over iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase for father

    A family feud has been ignited by the latest model of a smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. A Chinese man’s decision to purchase a new model for his father before his wife led to a marital dispute that culminated in his filing for divorce. The man explained in a social media post that his father is very frugal and…

  • World NewsCoin-operated dreams come true: Malaysian man buys iPhone 14 after 7-year savings journey

    Coin-operated dreams come true: Malaysian man buys iPhone 14 after 7-year savings journey

    A 30 year old Malaysian man recently bought an iPhone 14 using coins he had been saving for seven years. The story of Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Hamid’s long quest to buy the iPhone was revealed in a video posted on TikTok on September 1. The video, posted by @bifoty_camper, showed Hamid pouring coins out of a 19-litre water jug that…

  • World NewsIndian couple sells baby for iPhone 14

    Indian couple sells baby for iPhone 14

    In late July, Indian media reported a shocking incident involving an eight-month-old baby who was sold by his parents to fund the purchase of an iPhone 14. The focal point of the case became the couple’s obsession with the high-end smartphone, resulting in the appalling decision to sell their infant son to meet the purchase price. Jadef and Stee, husband…

  • Crime NewsIndian man allegedly snatches Thai woman’s iPhone in Krabi

    Indian man allegedly snatches Thai woman’s iPhone in Krabi

    An Indian man allegedly snatched a Thai woman’s iPhone in Krabi‘s resort town of Ao Nang earlier this week. According to Krabi Provincial Police, the suspect allegedly approached the woman at a restaurant to chat with her, before nabbing her iPhone 8 Plus. The victim reported the incident to Ao Nang Police. Officers then used CCTV footage from the restaurant…

  • Technology NewsIDC predicts smartphone market in Thailand to remain stagnant

    IDC predicts smartphone market in Thailand to remain stagnant

    The Thai smartphone experienced a significant decline in 2022 and is expected to remain stagnant due to inflationary concerns, rising interest rates, and a lacklustre growth forecast for the Thai economy, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). The IDC reported that 16.6 million smartphone shipments were made in 2022, marking a 21% decline from the previous year and the…

  • Technology NewsTech titans Apple and Google take a tumble

    Tech titans Apple and Google take a tumble

    As the year came to a close in 2022, the tech world was buzzing with reports of major players Apple and Google falling short of their revenue and profit expectations for the last quarter. Despite Apple being the largest company in terms of market value, the tech giant’s iPhone sales saw a significant dip, mainly due to production disruptions in…

  • Technology NewsApple delays privacy-invading child abuse detection software

    Apple delays privacy-invading child abuse detection software

    After huge backlash over their seemingly well-intentioned plan to fight child pornography and child sexual abuse, Apple has backed down and delayed the release of a software update that would include protection tools that many believe would invade privacy and open the door for other infringement in the future. The Silicon Valley tech giant had introduced a plan to release…

  • Technology NewsApple defends privacy of new tools to prevent child sexual abuse

    Apple defends privacy of new tools to prevent child sexual abuse

    Facing backlash for the violation of privacy a new update it proposed last week would create, Apple is defending its plan to roll out updates that will detect and report photos of child sexual abuse in cloud services or messaging. Software chief Craig Federighi said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal yesterday that the project has been widely…

  • Technology NewsApple to add child sexual abuse protections to mobile devices

    Apple to add child sexual abuse protections to mobile devices

    In an effort to protect children from predators, Apple will update iPhones and iPad to detect and report images of child sexual abuse. The megacompany vowed yesterday to implement new detection software to automatically flag any photos that involve children being abused and exploited as soon as they are uploaded into iCloud, Apple’s proprietary cloud-based storage service. Photos will be…

  • World NewsiPhone 12 may not be sold with charger or headphones

    iPhone 12 may not be sold with charger or headphones

    If you looking to buy the latest iPhone, the iPhone 12, it may be good to know that you may be getting less than you bargained for. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who spoke to Apple blog 9to5Mac, Apple is looking to drop accessories such as iPhone charging cable, adaptor or headphones so it can sell its next-generation phone at a similar…

  • Technology NewsiPhone shares the spotlight with new services at Apple’s annual showcase

    iPhone shares the spotlight with new services at Apple’s annual showcase

    by Glenn Chapman The iPhone will be front and center at Apple’s upcoming media presentation even as the California tech giant steps up its efforts in content and services for its devices. In its trademark, tight-lipped style, Apple disclosed little about its plans for Tuesday’s event at its headquarters in the Silicon Valley city of Cupertino. For years now, Apple…