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Thailand Blocks Nearly 945,000 Gambling URLs While Online Fraud Losses Remain High
Terry Felix​​   13 hours ago​   2mn Read

Thailand Blocks Nearly 945,000 Gambling URLs While Online Fraud Losses Remain High

BANGKOK, October 12, 2026 — Thailand blocked 945,075 URLs linked to online gambling during the 2026 fiscal year, as the government intensified efforts to combat illegal online content and cybercrime. Deputy government spokesperson Ploythale Laksmi Saengchan said on October 11 that the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society used police

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Thailand Blocks Nearly 945,000 Gambling URLs While Online Fraud Losses Remain High

Thailand Blocks Nearly 945,000 Gambling URLs While Online Fraud Losses Remain High

Terry Felix​​   13 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, October 12, 2026 — Thailand blocked 945,075 URLs linked to online gambling during the 2026 fiscal year, as the government intensified efforts to combat illegal online content and cybercrime. Deputy government spokesperson Ploythale Laksmi Saengchan said on October 11 that the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society used police

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Cambodian Senate Highlights International Law in Statement on Thailand Border Dispute

Cambodian Senate Highlights International Law in Statement on Thailand Border Dispute

Terry Felix​​   13 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, October 12, 2026 — Cambodia’s Senate has issued a statement addressing the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, highlighting the importance of peaceful conflict resolution, international law and existing bilateral agreements. The statement, addressed in connection with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), outlines Cambodia’s position on resolving outstanding border issues through established

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Thailand’s Proposed Tourist Tax Under Fire as Hotels Challenge 7 Billion Baht Medical Debt Claim

Thailand’s Proposed Tourist Tax Under Fire as Hotels Challenge 7 Billion Baht Medical Debt Claim

Terry Felix​​   14 hours ago​   5mn Read

BANGKOK, October 12, 2026 — Thailand’s proposed 450 baht entry levy for foreign visitors is moving towards Cabinet consideration, but hotel operators are questioning the justification for the charge, the insurance benefits it would provide and how billions of baht in revenue would be managed. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce

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When a Bed Becomes a Cage: Who Protects Thailand’s Most Vulnerable?

When a Bed Becomes a Cage: Who Protects Thailand’s Most Vulnerable?

Terry Felix​​   Tuesday 6 October 2026​   5mn Read

A bed is supposed to represent safety. It is where we rest when we are tired, recover when we are sick and feel protected when we are at our most vulnerable. But what happens when that bed is surrounded by metal bars? What happens when a vulnerable person wakes up

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Can Japan Counter China’s Dominance in AI?

Can Japan Counter China’s Dominance in AI?

Terry Felix​​   Monday 5 October 2026​   4mn Read

Since 2025, Tokyo has acted boldly and decisively to ward off foreign AI-related threats by developing AI for Japan, in Japan. Japan, a nation historically known for innovations and new technologies, has not held that advantage in artificial intelligence (AI). The United States and China dominate AI’s development. According to

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The Scam Industry Is Becoming a Big Problem in India

The Scam Industry Is Becoming a Big Problem in India

Terry Felix​​   Tuesday 6 October 2026​   7mn Read

According to the FBI, American nationals lost around $50 million to one network of online scammers based in India. On September 15, investigators raided three call centers in Pune and Patiala, finding around 220 people at work. According to India’s Enforcement Directorate, the premises were being used to defraud Americans.

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