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Ministry of Digital Economy Adjusts AI-Pass Platform Following Security Concerns
Technology One source

Ministry of Digital Economy Adjusts AI-Pass Platform Following Security Concerns

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has announced a domain change for the TH-AI Passport project following public feedback regarding security.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Krungthai Bank Services Restored Following Power Outage
Technology One source

Krungthai Bank Services Restored Following Power Outage

Krungthai Bank has confirmed that its digital services, including Krungthai NEXT, Paotang, and Thai Chuey Thai Plus, are fully operational after a morning outage caused by an internal power failure.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Ministry of Digital Economy Switches AI Passport Domain to .go.th
Technology One source

Thai Ministry of Digital Economy Switches AI Passport Domain to .go.th

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has transitioned its AI Passport platform from a .net domain to .go.th following security concerns.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Krungthai Bank Services Experience Temporary Outage Due to Power Failure
Technology One source

Krungthai Bank Services Experience Temporary Outage Due to Power Failure

Krungthai Bank reported a temporary disruption to its digital services, including Krungthai NEXT, Paotang, and Thai Chuay Thai Plus, caused by an internal electrical fault.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy Shifts AI-Pass to .go.th Domain
Technology One source

Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy Shifts AI-Pass to .go.th Domain

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is migrating its AI-Pass platform to a government-verified domain following public security concerns.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Delegation Explores Strategic Partnerships in New Zealand
Technology Corroborated

Thai Delegation Explores Strategic Partnerships in New Zealand

Ekniti Nitithanprapas leads a Thai private sector delegation to New Zealand to strengthen cooperation in food, energy, and technology sectors.

Thailand Government Public Relations Department — Breaking News + 1 source(s) ·

Source reliability 100/100 · Official / highest
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Yoshi Rinrada Makes Film Debut in Cyber-Horror 'The Influencer'
Technology One source

Yoshi Rinrada Makes Film Debut in Cyber-Horror 'The Influencer'

Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2017 Yoshi Rinrada stars in the new Thai cyber-horror film 'The Influencer', directed by Athit Ariyawongsa.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
CP Group Launches Inaugural AI Business Accelerator Program
Technology One source

CP Group Launches Inaugural AI Business Accelerator Program

Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group has officially introduced its first 'AI Business Accelerator' course to foster digital talent.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
AI-Planned Hiking Trip Leads to Rescue in China
Technology One source

AI-Planned Hiking Trip Leads to Rescue in China

A Chinese man required a rescue operation after following an AI-generated hiking itinerary that led him into dangerous, undeveloped terrain.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Google Offers Free One-Year Gemini AI Access to Thai Students
Technology One source

Google Offers Free One-Year Gemini AI Access to Thai Students

Google has launched a back-to-school campaign providing Thai students with a complimentary one-year subscription to its premium AI services.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
SAMART Group Prepares for 72nd Anniversary with Strategic Shift
Technology One source

SAMART Group Prepares for 72nd Anniversary with Strategic Shift

The long-standing Thai telecommunications and technology firm SAMART is undergoing a generational transition as it approaches its 72nd year of operation.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Krungthai Bank System Outage Disrupts Digital Services
Technology One source

Krungthai Bank System Outage Disrupts Digital Services

A technical failure at Krungthai Bank has caused widespread disruption to digital platforms, affecting the 'Thai Chuey Thai Plus' application and EMV-based transit ticketing systems.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Government Seeks Public Input on New Regulations for Ride-Hailing and Food Delivery Apps
Technology One source

Thai Government Seeks Public Input on New Regulations for Ride-Hailing and Food Delivery Apps

Authorities are gathering feedback on proposed rules to address issues like unfair pay, GPS inaccuracies, and misleading app interfaces before a planned September implementation.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Sansiri Launches Digital Debentures via Paotang App
Technology One source

Sansiri Launches Digital Debentures via Paotang App

Sansiri and Krungthai Bank have announced a new digital debenture offering with a 3.70% annual interest rate, available for subscription starting August 27.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
TH-AI Passport Pre-registrations Surpass 1.09 Million Ahead of August 31 Launch
Technology One source

TH-AI Passport Pre-registrations Surpass 1.09 Million Ahead of August 31 Launch

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society reports over 1.09 million pre-registrations for the new TH-AI Passport system as the August 31 implementation date approaches.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Tech Stocks Shift Focus from AI Hype to Profitability
Technology One source

Tech Stocks Shift Focus from AI Hype to Profitability

Investors are shifting their focus from AI potential to tangible earnings as the tech sector enters a new phase of scrutiny.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Launches 'TH-AI Passport' Digital Registration
Technology One source

Thailand Launches 'TH-AI Passport' Digital Registration

The Thai government has opened early registration for the new 'TH-AI Passport' system, with full implementation scheduled for August 31, 2026.

Thailand Government Public Relations Department — Breaking News ·

Source reliability 100/100 · Official / highest
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Consumers Council Issues Guidance on TH-AI Passport Data Privacy
Technology One source

Thailand Consumers Council Issues Guidance on TH-AI Passport Data Privacy

The Thailand Consumers Council has released a six-point checklist for users to review before consenting to data usage within the TH-AI Passport system.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest