PEANews · 2026-03-19 00:00

PEA and Mueang Nakhon Sawan Police raided an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Nakhon Sawan province.

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), in collaboration with Mueang Nakhon Sawan Police, conducted a raid on a commercial building in Nakhon Sawan province, uncovering an illegal Bitcoin mining operation. The inspection revealed 18 Bitcoin mining machines and evidence of electricity meter tampering.

This operation aligns with PEA's strict policy to combat electricity theft for cryptocurrency mining, aiming to recover significant financial losses and enforce legal action against offenders.

Fast Facts

·Date of raid: March 18, 2026
·Location: Pak Nam Pho sub-district, Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, Nakhon Sawan Province
·Illegal activity: Electricity theft for Bitcoin mining
·Equipment found: 18 Bitcoin mining machines, internet connection devices
·Estimated fine for electricity violation: 405,000 THB
·Estimated backdated electricity bill adjustment: 550,000 THB
·Previous raids in Nakhon Sawan: 2 locations
·Total estimated damages from previous raids: Over 10 million THB

Power Generation

Digitalization

Other

People Mentioned

Thanatkit Nuam-in

Assistant Governor at Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)

Anothai Limworaphan

Manager at Provincial Electricity Authority, Nakhon Sawan Province

Thawatchai Srihamaksuk

Deputy Manager at Provincial Electricity Authority, Nakhon Sawan Province

Pol. Col. Phumrapee Phalaphum

Superintendent at Mueang Nakhon Sawan Police Station

Ronnakorn Phaowicharn

District Chief at Mueang Nakhon Sawan District Office

Source

PEA and Mueang Nakhon Sawan Police raided an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Nakhon Sawan province.