泰国关闭盗电非法比特币矿场，扣押设备，加大力度防止未来盗窃

泰国省电力局（PEA）最近关闭了一个盗电的比特币矿场。犯罪抑制部门（CSD）对此进行了调查。

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.

泰国关闭非法比特币矿场，没收盗电设备 周四，省电力局 (PEA) 官员在打击犯罪部门 (CSD) 官员的陪同下视察了 Phanat Nikhom 区的矿场。他们发现了 996 台比特币矿机和其他设备。

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.

当局估计，非法比特币挖矿活动窃取的电力价值数亿泰铢。不过，他们还没有计算出准确的金额。

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.

据矿场工作人员介绍，窃电发生在夜间，而白天电表使用正常。采用这一策略是为了避免怀疑并让行动能够持续较长时间。

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

比特币矿工使用强大的计算机来解决复杂的问题，从而创造出新的比特币。然而，这个过程会消耗大量的电力。

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.

泰国加大力度防止非法比特币开采，省政府尚未查明参与非法开采的公司或个人的身份。他们将寻求法院逮捕令，PEA 正在研究追究罪犯责任的选择。

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.

这并不是泰国首次发现非法比特币挖矿事件。 8月，当局突袭了另一个非法采矿场，使曼谷和首都以西的叻丕府的突袭总数达到32个。

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.

在袭击发生之前，该地区已经经历了数周的停电，许多居民抱怨电力中断。当局调查显示，停电是由非法采矿作业造成的。

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

官员们采取行动关闭了该工厂，并防止进一步滥用电力资源。

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.

这些事件凸显了泰国非法比特币挖矿问题日益严重，挖矿过程消耗的电力影响了该国的电力供应。当局现在更加重视防止此类非法作业的发生。

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 正在探索加强对比特币挖矿活动监控的方法，确保电表不被篡改，并确保个人遵守法律。这些措施旨在保护泰国的电力资源免遭进一步盗窃。