泰國關閉盜電非法比特幣礦場，扣押設備，加強防止未來竊盜

泰國省電力局（PEA）最近關閉了一個盜電的比特幣礦場。犯罪抑制部門（CSD）對此進行了調查。

Thailand shuts down illegal Bitcoin mining farm, seizes equipment over electricity theftProvincial Electricity Authority (PEA) officials, accompanied by Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers, visited the site in Phanat Nikhom district on Thursday. They found 996 Bitcoin mining machines and other devices.

泰國關閉非法比特幣礦場，沒收盜電設備 週四，省電力局 (PEA) 官員在打擊犯罪部門 (CSD) 官員的陪同下視察了 Phanat Nikhom 區的礦場。他們發現了 996 台比特幣礦機和其他設備。

Authorities estimate the electricity pilfered by the illegal Bitcoin mining operation was worth hundreds of millions of baht. However, they have not yet calculated the precise amount.

當局估計，非法比特幣挖礦活動竊取的電力價值數億泰銖。不過，他們還沒有計算出準確的金額。

According to a staff member at the mining operation, the electricity theft occurred at night, while during the day, the power meter was used normally. This tactic was employed to avoid suspicion and allow the operation to continue for an extended period.

據礦場工作人員介紹，竊電發生在夜間，而白天電錶使用正常。採取此策略是為了避免懷疑並讓行動持續較長時間。

Bitcoin miners use powerful computers to solve complex problems, which creates new Bitcoins. However, the process consumes vast amounts of electricity.

比特幣礦工使用強大的電腦來解決複雜的問題，從而創造出新的比特幣。然而，這個過程會消耗大量的電力。

Thailand steps up efforts to prevent illegal Bitcoin miningProvincial authorities have yet to identify the company or individuals involved in the illegal operation. They will seek court warrants for their arrest, and the PEA is examining options to hold the culprits accountable.

泰國加強防止非法比特幣開採，省政府尚未查明參與非法開採的公司或個人的身分。他們將尋求法院逮捕令，PEA 正在研究追究罪犯責任的選擇。

This is not the first instance of illegal Bitcoin mining being uncovered in Thailand. In August, another illegal mining farm was raided by authorities, bringing the total number of raids to 32 in Bangkok and Ratchaburi, a province west of the capital.

這並不是泰國首次發現非法比特幣挖礦事件。 8月，當局突襲了另一個非法採礦場，使曼谷和首都以西的叻丕府的突襲總數達到32個。

The area had experienced several weeks of power outages prior to the raid, with numerous residents complaining about the electricity disruptions. An investigation by the authorities revealed that the outages were caused by the illegal mining operation.

在襲擊發生之前，該地區已經經歷了數週的停電，許多居民抱怨電力中斷。當局調查顯示，停電是非法採礦作業造成的。

Officials acted to shut down the operation and prevent further abuse of electricity resources.

官員採取行動關閉了該工廠，並防止進一步濫用電力資源。

These incidents highlight the growing problem of illegal Bitcoin mining in Thailand, with the electricity consumed by the mining process impacting the country's power supply. Authorities are now placing greater emphasis on preventing such illegal operations from taking place.

這些事件凸顯了泰國非法比特幣挖礦問題日益嚴重，挖礦過程消耗的電力影響了該國的電力供應。當局現在更加重視防止此類非法作業的發生。

The PEA is exploring methods to enhance monitoring of Bitcoin mining activity, ensuring that power meters are not tampered with and that individuals are adhering to the law. These measures are aimed at protecting Thailand's electricity resources from further theft.

PEA 正在探索加強對比特幣挖礦活動監控的方法，確保電錶不會被竄改，並確保個人遵守法律。這些措施旨在保護泰國的電力資源免受進一步盜竊。