Assistant national police chief Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej who is also ACSC deputy director, said that the centre’s online reporting system logged 7,344 complaints between February 22 and 28, up 611 cases compared to the previous week. Total financial damage during the period amounted to 440.7 million THB.
The four scam methods most frequently found are fake SMS/LINE messages with links demanding payment; AI-powered deepfake calls and fake videos; bogus crypto or “digital stock” investment schemes; and fake profiles on social apps: romance scams, fake shops and fake hotels.
Vietnam has remained proactive and active in implementing international commitments on migration governance, with the goal of building a safe, legal and sustainable migration environment.
Senior diplomats from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Thailand have agreed to expand cooperation in defence and the defence industry, pledging to work closely to address transnational crimes, including online scams.
On November 22 alone, the authorities arrested 223 foreign nationals who were hidden themselves after offending online fraud and online gambling in Shwe Kokko area via some neighbouring countries, including Thailand.
Vietnam’s digital transformation has achieved remarkable progress. However, similar to other countries in the region, online scams and fraud cases are on the rise. Last year, authorities recorded 10,000 online fraud cases, with estimated losses of nearly 759 million USD.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono said Indonesia welcomed the adoption of the ASEAN Declaration on Combating Cybercrime and Online Fraud last September, describing this as a strong reflection of ASEAN’s commitment to safeguarding its digital space and regional security.
The 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) on September 10 endorsed the ASEAN Plan of Action on Combating Transnational Crime for 2026–2035, providing a framework to address transnational crime challenges over the next decade.
In 2024, scam victims in Singapore lost a record 1.1 billion USD. For the first six months of 2025, 456.4 million USD was lost to scams, a drop from the 522.4 million USD lost during the same period in 2024
Thai mobile users must register in person or through applications provided by service operators, service centres, authorised dealers and retail outlets. Thai nationals must present their national ID card, foreigners a passport, and corporate users a company certificate, along with authorised signatory identification.
Thai authorities expect that the law will contribute to protect consumers from online fraud, ensure transparency and accountability from platform providers, and enable government agencies to effectively track, monitor, and regulate digital platforms.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the urgent implementation of a national policy to crack down on all forms of call centre scams, online fraud, and illegal gambling, which are now considered threats to national security.
Thailand plans to invest 200 million THB (6 million USD) to develop a centralised data management system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for its Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC), aiming to enhance the centre’s overall efficiency.
To enhance coordination between relevant agencies of ASEAN and Russia in responding to traditional and non-traditional security challenges in the coming time, Vietnam's Minister of Public Security suggested that the two sides seriously and effectively implement their joint statements, plans and cooperation programmes; and establish a dialogue mechanism to respond to security challenges.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested localities to set up task forces to crack down on smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, copyright infringement, and intellectual property violations, given the recent bust involving 100 tonnes of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
To protect themselves, users are advised to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, particularly in emails or messages from unknown sources. It's essential to verify the source of applications before downloading them, ensuring they are sourced from official platforms.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Jantararuangtong said that participants at the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN) have agreed that online fraud and call centre gangs are urgent issues that require a collective effort to address.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called for stronger ASEAN collaboration to combat online scams, tackle misinformation, and promote ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Thailand is set to implement a new law this month, aimed at curbing online fraud by holding telecom firms and financial institutions more accountable for victims' losses.
Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Chairman of the National Cybersecurity Association, emphasised the urgency of cybercrime prevention in today’s online internet community.