Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai government has unveiled a new security strategy aimed at strengthening protection for Thai citizens and foreign visitors, while stepping up action against transnational crime, call-centre gangs, human trafficking networks, and online cyber threats.
As reported by the local news site The Nation, the country’s Prime Minister has instructed all relevant agencies to integrate their work under a unified approach guided by the principles of “relieving hardship, improving public welfare, protecting public peace, eradicating drugs and defeating criminal gangs”.
Government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek explained that modern crime has evolved into complex cross-border networks, forcing the government to upgrade its technological tools and international cooperation mechanisms to keep pace.
The Royal Thai Police has therefore pushed forward the SCAM & Human Trafficking Information Exchange and Linked Database, known as SHIELD, as a key tool. SHIELD will connect large databases, digital evidence and international financial trails, allowing officers to investigate suspects, track offenders, dismantle criminal networks at their source and pursue legal action more quickly and effectively.
For physical security and real-time monitoring, Rachada said the government is also introducing artificial intelligence through the Intelligent Bird Eye Operation Centre, or IBOC. The system will be used to detect irregularities, scan for risky behaviour and respond quickly to incidents in economic zones and major tourist destinations.
Koh Samet has been selected as the pilot area for the development of a Smart Safety Zone, supporting safety management for more than one million visitors a year.
“The two systems will work together to protect public property, reduce losses from online threats and build the highest level of confidence among tourists from around the world travelling to Thailand,” said Rachada as quoted by The Nation./.
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