Is the Thaipass email hack a security threat for applicants?

Feb 17, 2022
3 years ago
Garrett ***********
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If you get this email, THIS IS A SCAM.

The Thaipass website was hacked again yesterday and emails were compromised. Do NOT respond to this email.
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Recent reports indicate that the Thaipass website was hacked and emails were compromised, leading to numerous scam emails being sent to users. Many individuals have reported receiving suspicious emails prompting concerns about data protection standards in Thailand. Current applicants are unsure if their applications are affected, while others express frustration over this ongoing issue.
Ricardo ********
Is that the reason the passes are not getting approved? I have a team of 10 traveling to Thailand on Monday from various countries for a business meeting and no one got Thaipass approved yet, all are "in review"... is making 7 days today we all applied so getting a bit nervous... 🙁
Garrett ***********
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@Ricardo *******
Thaipasses are getting approved, you just have to be patient. When did you apply?
Ricardo ********
Charlie *****
I got this email and unfortunately I responded. I've been hacked, my Facebook, Google accounts ect, my private pictures are being sent to my family and friends and threatened to be posted all over the internet, I'm being blackmailed and harassed, as is my boyfriend. Do not open it!!!!! It's a super smart hacker and I've never heard of his being done in really life before to normal people.
Patrik *********
I got something similar today..
Paul *******
When are they scrapping the Thai pass
Lindsay ********
I have received constant emails. I originally replied asking why was the problem. I kept getting emails and responded with basic information. If used illegally don't think will get any satisfaction from government. Site hacked how bad is that. Was highly suspicious but my bad was tired of getting.
Mark ********
Just seen this post. Got it just now as I checked into airport
Simon *********
Does it affect all applications.

Is it safe to apply.?
Garrett ***********
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@Simon ********
The data breach affected past application, someone hacked the system and took a bunch of email address.
Terary **********
Maybe this is a good thing. Maybe this ruins any trust for the Thaipass system and the government will scrap it.
Leszek *********
@Terary *********
never happened mate!!!
Mike ********
This is what happens when substandard data protection standards are allowed when housing personally identifiable information. GDPR has a sister here in Thailand called PDPA, but is isn’t enforced. This is a result of that and man, this sucks for the people whose info was just stolen (possibly).
Garrett ***********
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Mike Gaudet it's embarrassing, 2nd time from the same site, a government website.
Mike ********
@Garrett **********
Yeah, I’m not surprised, honestly.
Declan ***********
Thanks
@Garrett **********
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Neville ********
Had one exactly the same today, the thing is Im in Kuwait working and havent submited any papers or applied for a Thai pass
Prashant **********
Data leaked
Lee ************************
I’ve had loads
Lee ************************
Only on one gmail account tho in various forms from various email addresses. Iam already in Thailand so don’t care
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