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Thailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress
Thailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Thailand Consumers Council has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing Facebook of allowing scam adverts and online fraud to spread while failing to protect or compensate victims.Myanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
Myanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Home Affairs Minister Lt-Gen Nyunt Win Swe says the draft seeks to curb scam networks, freeze illicit funds and deepen foreign cooperation.Thai scam network accused of forcing victims into Cambodia call-centre scams
Thai scam network accused of forcing victims into Cambodia call-centre scams
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Thai police and the Anti Cyber Scam Centre, with Meta’s support, arrest five suspects accused of trafficking Thais into a Cambodia scam compound.Laos hands over 106 Thais linked to scam-gang crackdown
Laos hands over 106 Thais linked to scam-gang crackdown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Lao authorities have handed over 106 Thais arrested in Bolikhamxay province as part of a nationwide crackdown on call-centre scams and illegal online gambling networks.Thailand tightens digital ad rules with mandatory KYC to curb cross-border scams
Thailand tightens digital ad rules with mandatory KYC to curb cross-border scams
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
Thailand will require identity verification before online ads can be placed, in a major move to stop cross-border scammers from targeting Thai consumers.JSceal malware lets hackers steal data and over 10m baht, police warn
JSceal malware lets hackers steal data and over 10m baht, police warn
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Thai police warn Windows users about JSceal malware that lets hackers control devices, steal OTPs and carry out financial transactions.AI-Powered Scam Factories Now Bigger Than Global Drug Trade, Fintech Experts Warn
AI-Powered Scam Factories Now Bigger Than Global Drug Trade, Fintech Experts Warn
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Cybercrime experts at Money20/20 Asia urge financial institutions to abandon static security rules and adopt continuous, AI-driven defences as deepfake fraud reaches industrial scalePDPC sounds top alert over Booking.com booking scams
PDPC sounds top alert over Booking.com booking scams
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Thailand’s data watchdog has raised its highest cyber warning after scammers used leaked Booking.com reservation details to impersonate hotels and demand urgent payments.Thai court wipes out 380,000 URLs in sexual harassment crackdown
Thai court wipes out 380,000 URLs in sexual harassment crackdown
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The Criminal Court has ordered the removal or suspension of more than 380,000 illegal URLs in early 2026 under a new law allowing victims to seek the immediate takedown of explicit images.Online job scams emerge as Thailand’s costliest fraud of the week
Online job scams emerge as Thailand’s costliest fraud of the week
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Thailand’s Anti Cyber Scam Centre says online job scams caused the highest losses of the week, even as overall financial damage fell by 94 million baht.