(Thailand, 22nd) — Thai government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub announced on Saturday, June 21, 2025, that Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the urgent nationwide implementation of policies to crack down comprehensively on various criminal activities, including call center scams, cyber fraud, and illegal gambling, which are now regarded as threats to national security.
Jirayu confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy, Prasert Jantararuangtong, during a press conference on June 19, stated that this is a direct result of measures implemented earlier this month. These measures include adjustments to the opening and closing of border checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia on June 7.
Since these measures were enacted, data shows a significant decline in scam-related criminal activities, providing better protection for Thai citizens and preventing criminal networks from undermining national stability.
The government also mentioned a recent United Nations report pointing out that Cambodia has become a new global hub for cybercrime. This special report, titled "UN Agency Map Reveals Cambodia as Global Scam Center," released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), indicates that Cambodia has replaced Myanmar as the main base for regional call center scams.
Jirayu stated that while illegal activities along Thailand's western border with Myanmar have been greatly reduced thanks to decisive measures (including cutting off electricity, water, and internet access to scam bases), criminal groups along the eastern border have demonstrated adaptability. He warned that Thai citizens who knowingly work for these criminal groups are, in reality, harming their own people.
Jirayu confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy, Prasert Jantararuangtong, during a press conference on June 19, stated that this is a direct result of measures implemented earlier this month. These measures include adjustments to the opening and closing of border checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia on June 7.
Since these measures were enacted, data shows a significant decline in scam-related criminal activities, providing better protection for Thai citizens and preventing criminal networks from undermining national stability.
The government also mentioned a recent United Nations report pointing out that Cambodia has become a new global hub for cybercrime. This special report, titled "UN Agency Map Reveals Cambodia as Global Scam Center," released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), indicates that Cambodia has replaced Myanmar as the main base for regional call center scams.
Jirayu stated that while illegal activities along Thailand's western border with Myanmar have been greatly reduced thanks to decisive measures (including cutting off electricity, water, and internet access to scam bases), criminal groups along the eastern border have demonstrated adaptability. He warned that Thai citizens who knowingly work for these criminal groups are, in reality, harming their own people.