Technology

Is the Thai government's application for distributing 10,000 baht to eligible citizens unsafe to use and could it lead to information leaks? No, that's not true: Officials have repeatedly ensured its safety. Government agencies confirmed the application is as safe as other banking applications used in Thailand. The claim appeared in a video on TikTok posted on August 2, 2024…

Does phone use during pregnancy affect the fetus' brain development and other behaviors? No, that's not true: There are no confirmed effects in human pregnancy. Several studies have shown the lack of association between phone use and the development of a fetus or a child's skills after birth. The claim appeared in a video on TikTok posted on May 6,…

Can bank accounts be hacked with just a two-minute phone call? No, that's not true: The Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau confirmed that, technically, it's impossible to hack the system through a two-minute phone call. Other steps are necessary, such as the victim downloading specific applications on the phone, even without realizing it, or clicking on malicious links. The claim…