According to Police General Amorn Chomchoey, Secretary-General of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), there exists currently no government-directed campaign or officially published application for the same. This brings to light the pressing notion that any such applications surfacing could be a product of scammers aiming at exploiting the general public. Speaking at a conference on Wednesday, he urged citizens to avoid downloading or installing such applications, which he cited as potential openings for scammers to extract personal data or enact fraudulent financial activities.
General Amorn mentioned that the NCSA has conscientiously transferred an alert to Google, suggesting the removal of such applications from their Play Store, given that these platforms are the most prevalent such apps are made available for users.
This revelation comes in the wake of a proposed scheme aiming at fueling domestic spending, coined as the 10,000 Baht ‘digital wallet’ scheme. Srettha Thavisin, under the prestigious appointment and royal endorsement as Thailand’s 30th prime minister, put forth this brainchild on Wednesday evening.
Conceptualized around the idea of promoting local trade and businesses, this scheme plans to offer every Thai citizen, aged 16 and above, a digital wallet equipped with 10,000 baht. This proposed digital currency, however, has a few stipulations attached. The beneficiaries can spend this money solely at local enterprises positioned within 4 kilometers of their officially registered address. There’s also a time limit set for usage as the digital cash must be utilized within six months of receipt and only to procure goods necessary for daily sustenance and livelihood.
As we advance towards a more digital age, it’s critical to strike a balance between technological innovation and users’ security. General Amorn’s advice resounds the importance of being attentive, heeding official guidance, and taking preventive measures, such as refraining from unverified downloads, to safeguard personal data from potential cyber threats and scams.
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