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AI In-brief Today 15:56

Thai central bank says financial institutions are prepared to deal with the cyber threats

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) instructs domestic financial institutions to boost preparedness, conduct emergency drills, and closely monitor for cyberattacks, despite no incidents reported so far.
BOT convened key financial sector bodies, including the Thai Bankers’ Association, to strengthen preventive measures, enhance information sharing, and assess risks against potential cyber threats.
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) highlights its 24/7 Security Operations Centre, actively safeguarding customer information and transactions from increasingly complex, AI-driven cyber threats.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a national meeting with security and cybersecurity agencies to discuss strategies for coping with evolving cyber threats on a national level.

AI In-brief Today 11:46

Joint forces raided two Phuket entertainment venues, 'CLC Restaurant Phuket' and 'The Black Bar', for operating without proper licenses and violating labor laws.
Investigators discovered 'CLC Restaurant Phuket' was likely a nominee business, with Ukrainian investors allegedly using a Thai woman as a front.
Both establishments face charges under the Entertainment Venue Act, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, and Royal Decree on managing foreign workers, with authorities seeking a five-year closure order.