Thai Authorities Seize Hundreds of Mining Machines in Crackdown

Thai authorities have cracked down on illegal Bitcoin mining farms in five northeastern provinces. On Saturday, a joint enforcement operation was conducted by Thailand's Ministry of Interior, provincial power authorities, police, and local administrative officials.

The crackdown targeted 14 locations across Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Roi Et, and Maha Sarakham provinces. Investigators found that the miners had tampered with electricity meters and made illegal connections to supply power to their mining machines.

The operation seized a total of 315 cryptocurrency mining devices, resulting in an estimated loss of 40.38 million baht (approximately $1.227 million). This includes 5.38 million baht in penalties for power violations and around 35 million baht in unpaid electricity fees.