Cybersecurity Bill Would Grant PM Absolute Online Power
BANGKOK — The chief author of new, comprehensive cybersecurity legislation said Tuesday that giving the government access to private sector computer systems is necessary to protect the nation from cyber attacks.
Facebook Stands by Policy as Govt Ultimatum Passes
BANGKOK — Facebook will not block 131 items deemed defamatory to the monarchy by the government until it receives proper court warrants, an intermediary...
Thai Variant of ‘WannaCrypt’ Detected, Govt Says Initial Damage Limited
BANGKOK — As Thailand seemed spared the full force of a ransomware attack that has wreaked havoc throughout the world, a possible Thai variant of the program surfaced Monday afternoon.
On Back of ‘Ransomware’ Attack, Indonesia Urges Businesses to Update Security
LONDON — The Indonesian government is urging businesses to update computer security after two hospitals were affected by a "ransomware" cyberattack that has hit dozens of countries.
100,000 Groups in 150 Nations Hit by ‘WannaCry’ Cyberattack
LONDON — Europol, the European Union's police agency, says the international "ransomware" cyberattack has so far hit more than 100,000 organizations in at least...
Korea King Panned For False Advertising
BANGKOK — This magic frying pan with the celebrity endorsement retails for 18,000 baht, but – act now! – and get two for only...
820 Items Defaming Monarchy Tackled Since October: Army Cyber Center
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army’s cyber unit claimed success Thursday in defense of the monarchy online, saying it has gone after 820 items since October.
Badly Translated Poster Gives ‘Dunkirk’ Darker Ending
BANGKOK — A mistranslated advertisement for World War II movie “Dunkirk” has made Thai netizens shake their red-cheeked faces in shame.
Spaniard Made to Apologize on Film for Samui Beach Sex
KOH SAMUI — A man whose roadside coupling on Samui became the subject of an online sex clip was made to apologize to reporters and the public on camera after being fined by police Tuesday.
Sex on the Beach? Samui Police to Charge Foreigners in Clip
KOH SAMUI — Police said Tuesday they were confident they would file charges against a foreign couple today for engaging in a public sex act along a Koh Samui beach road.
