AOC warns of AI-powered fake online shops stealing payment data
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Thailand’s Anti Online Scam Operation Center has warned consumers about “Shop Smart Agent”, a new AI-powered shopping scam using fake online stores to deceive buyers and intercept payment details in real time.
Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup fans online before opening match
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
FortiGuard Labs says more than 13,000 tournament-related domains were registered from January to May, with fake tickets, social media scams and malware among the risks.
Indonesia launches mass repatriation of citizens from Cambodia amid crackdown on online scams
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
The Indonesian government is repatriating nearly 3,600 citizens from Cambodia following a major cybercrime crackdown. Authorities are now investigating whether many returnees were willing participants in scams.
Thai Excise Department Launches Online ‘Fast Track’ for Wine Imports
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Travellers to Thailand can now pre-pay tax online for up to 10 litres of wine, bypassing lengthy airport queues through a new digital "Fast Track" system
Online imports now taxed from first baht as rule starts Jan 1
THURSDAY, JANUARY 01, 2026
Thailand begins taxing online imports from the first baht from Jan 1, 2026, ending the ≤1,500 baht exemption to level competition and tighten standards