BANGKOK – The Thai government plans to move forward with the heavily debated “AI Passport” project despite growing financial concerns from the public. This ambitious initiative aims to provide millions of Thai citizens with free access to premium artificial intelligence tools for an entire year. However, opposition lawmakers are raising serious questions about the project’s […]

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BANGKOK – The criminal landscape in Southeast Asia is transforming at an alarming speed. Scam syndicates are replacing basic phishing emails with highly sophisticated artificial intelligence tools. These cybercriminals are now operating massive, technology-driven enterprises from heavily guarded regional compounds. Chinese crime syndicates have established vast scam networks across Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. These organized […]

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BANGKOK – If you are planning a trip to Thailand, your arrival is about to get much smoother. Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has officially launched a massive digital upgrade to its border entry process. They have released a brand-new mobile app called the Thailand Immigration Management System, or THIM. This clever new tool is designed to […]

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SAN FRANCISCO – When people think of OpenAI, they usually picture ChatGPT. Since its launch, the friendly AI chatbot has captured the world’s attention. But behind the scenes, a different product is quietly driving the company’s real business success. That product is Codex. Codex started as a smart assistant that helps software developers write code. […]

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BANGKOK – Cyber police in Thailand are raising the alarm over a new and dangerous digital threat that is draining bank accounts across the country. The malware, known by cybersecurity experts as “JSceal,” gives hackers the terrifying ability to remotely control a victim’s phone or computer screen. Once they are in, they can quietly transfer money […]

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