News Forum - Over 2 million unregistered Thai mobile numbers suspended

[Thaiger]

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) suspended the services of over 2 million mobile phone numbers after their owners missed the identity registration deadline yesterday. This move aims to enhance security and reduce fraud related to unregistered mobile numbers. The affected numbers are primarily linked to individuals possessing between six and 100 unregistered SIM … …

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[ChrisS]

"“This initiative is crucial for national security and in combating fraudulent activities. We urge all mobile users to register their SIM cards promptly to avoid service disruption.”

And not at all to monitor 'troublemakers' for the government of course.

[Wackamole]

It's weird. I remember this "register now or else" thing happening like 8 years back and how it destroyed the amazing convenience of just buying and throwing sims away anytime you'd just want to try a package/compare competition/discuss all sorts of criminal activities with a buddy.