PM: Illegal Bitcoin mining threatens power grid security

15 Sept 03:31 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin announced the seizure of over 1,900 illegal Bitcoin mining machines, valued at 200 million baht, during coordinated raids in Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom.
These illicit operations caused an estimated 280 million baht in damages by stealing electricity from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), leveraging the energy-intensive nature of crypto mining.
The PM asserted that illegal Bitcoin mining directly threatens the security of the electricity grid and public confidence, ordering authorities to dismantle the transnational criminal network.
The government plans to tighten regulations, including instructing the Finance Ministry and Customs Department to ban the import of Bitcoin mining equipment, to prevent further abuse of public utilities.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.