TWO new features have been added to the Police Care application to further help the public fend off scammers as they can now check these cybercriminals’ bank account and phone numbers, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Feb. 2). Ms. Airin Panrit, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the government is working on
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‘DE-fence’ app launched to prevent phone and SMS scams
A FREE downloadable application named “DE-fence” has been launched by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) to prevent and disrupt phone and SMS scams, PPTVHD36 said this evening (Jan. 16). Mr. Wethang Puangsap, secretary-general of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission and the ministry’s spokesperson, said this digital tool has been
Read moreCambodia shifting temple marker on Google Maps has no legal impact: Army
WHILE Cambodia has moved the location pin of one of three border temples to their territory on Google Maps this does not have any legal impact both domestically and internationally, the Thai army explained today (July 2), according to Amarin TV. Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, the army spokesman, said there is concern that Cambodia
Read moreApp developed for the disabled and caregivers to obtain 0% interest loans
THE government has developed an app, called DepFund, for the disabled and their caregivers to access interest-free loans for their occupations, Amarin TV said this morning (May 8). Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, deputy government spokesman, said the loans are from the Fund for Promotion and Development of Quality of Life of Disabled Persons, Department of
Read moreWhite House evaluates China AI app DeepSeek’s affect on national security
By Reuters and published by CNA Washington – US officials are looking at the national security implications of the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday (Jan. 28). The National Security Council is reviewing the implications of the app, she said. “This is a wakeup call to
Read moreDES Ministry to shut down Jagat coin hunt app.
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE MINISTRY OF DIGITAL ECONOMY & Society will be formally suggested to shut down an Indonesia-based coin hunt app. due to its illegal, online gambling activity. Cyber police will sooner than later call on the Ministry of Digital Economy & Society to terminate the Jagat app. which has been operating
Read moreOppo, Realme apologise after warning over loan app
AFTER the Thai Consumers Council issued a warning about the dangers of illegal applications that are not part of Google Play Store especially one name Fineasy that offers loans and comes pre-installed on Oppo and Realme devices and cannot be deleted the two companies issued an apology and said they were quickly fixing the
Read moreSoldier held for scamming 60 women he met through dating app
A SOLDIER was arrested today (Oct. 22) for scamming as many as 60 women he met through a dating app and blackmailing many of them by threatening to publish compromising video clips, Naewna newspaper said. Pol. Col. Chakaj Thiamwong, deputy commander of the Udon Thani provincial police, and his team announced the arrest of
Read moreThree Thai parties have joined Threads
By BBC and Sanook.com MOVE FORWARD, Pheu Thai and Thai Sang Thai parties have already joined the new Threads app after it was launched yesterday (June 5) by Meta, which owns both Facebook and Instagram, with the latter having built the new social media platform, Sanook.com said this evening. While Pheu Thai and Thai
Read moreThai mobile banking apps crash on payday, transfers put off
THERE were loud complaints today (July 1) after mobile banking apps and online service of several Thai banks crashed with customers told that cash transfers made from 2 p.m onwards will reach the destination by 7 p.m. tomorrow, Matichon newspaper said. A lot of people were affected by the outage with today being payday
Read moreYoung Thai man’s toilet-pinning app goes viral
A BRIGHT YOUNG Thai man has created a useful app where users can pin public toilets in various areas for others to find and use in an emergency after having direct experience searching for one in the summer heat, TV Channel 7 said today (Apr. 8). Facebook user Mr. Settasit Settagaroon wrote about two
Read moreMillennial and Gen Z travellers have bigger budgets but seek deals, Hopper app says
By Reuters and published by US News & World Report New York – Most Millennial and Generation Z travellers are planning bigger 2023 travel budgets but also growing more cost-conscious when booking flights and hotel accommodations, according to travel booking app Hopper. Early this year, US travel companies told investors they saw no signs
Read more‘Police Plus’ app launched to speed up treatment at Police Hospital
THE POLICE Hospital together with Kasikorn Bank today (Nov. 10) launched “Police Plus” app that utilises easy-to-use technology to boost medical efficiency with a target of meeting the needs of over 450,000 patients a year, Matichon newspaper said. National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas and Ms. Kattiya Indaravijaya, chief executive officer Kasikorn Bank,
Read more‘Open Sky” app for requesting permission to fly drones unveiled
A PILOT project to kick off an app called “Open Sky” for those who want to fly drones in Bangkok and nearby areas to conveniently request permission to do so was unveiled today (Sept. 1), Matichon newspaper said. This project is a collaboration between Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd (Aerothai),the Civil Aviation Authority of
Read moreRural doctors say why Mor Prom vaccination app was suspended
THE Rural Doctor Society today (May 29) said in its Facebook page that the reason Prom Line account and phone app for vaccination registration was suddenly halted earlier this week is because AstraZeneca vaccine is coming late and the volume lower than expected, Amarin TV reported. In an in-depth post, the non-profit organisation urged the
Read moreDating app Bumble worth billion$ when it goes public
(New York) – Bumble made its IPO filing public, adding fuel to rumours that it will make its US stock market debut in time for Valentine’s Day. An IPO is a company’s first sale of stock to the public. The female-focused dating app – which grew in popularity in the Tinder era by only allowing
Read moreGovt explains those who can must download MorChana app
THE government this afternoon (Jan. 7) clarified that an earlier announcement by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on it being compulsory for everyone to download MorChana application or face legal action only applies to those who have smartphones or other phones that can download it with those who do not entitled to submit
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