[Joint Operation in Five Northeastern Provinces of Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms, Seizing Over 300 Mining Machines] BlockBeats News, June 21: On Saturday, Thailand's Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with provincial electricity authorities, police, and local administrative officials, conducted a joint enforcement operation across five northeastern provinces—Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Roi Et, and Maha Sarakham. A total of 14 locations were inspected during the operation. Authorities seized 315 cryptocurrency mining devices, uncovering that the individuals involved had tampered with electricity meters and used illegal connections to power the mining machines. The total estimated loss amounts to 40.38 million baht (approximately $1.227 million), including 5.38 million baht in electricity violation fines and around 35 million baht in unpaid electricity bills. Relevant evidence has been collected, and authorities have filed lawsuits against the individuals involved. [Original Link]