Thai police and Meta have agreed to deepen cooperation to combat online crime, with plans to proactively identify and block illegal content on Facebook. The move aims to reduce harm to victims by targeting scam operations and other unlawful activities more quickly and effectively.
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On 29 April 2026, Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiwphan, deputy inspector-general and spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, said officials met online with Meta representatives to review progress in tackling online gambling pages. The meeting included Pol Col Jak Thanadaksorn and Meta policy and regional representatives, including Ben Leechaiyanan, Avinash Raju and Fatima Laraib.
Between 1 October 2025 and 27 April 2026, Meta blocked 158,365 Facebook pages linked to online gambling, based on police data. Authorities said this reflects a high compliance rate in the region and highlights effective data sharing between Meta and the police.
Under the next phase of cooperation, both sides will expand enforcement beyond gambling content. Measures will include proactive searches to identify and swiftly block pages and content linked to scam centres, such as fraudulent investment schemes and fake online job offers.
Police said new tools and databases will be used to detect suspicious behaviour and remove content quickly. The aim is to reduce the number of victims by acting before scams can spread widely.
In addition to enforcement, the Royal Thai Police and Meta are working with partners to launch a “Digital Citizenship 101” course. The programme targets teachers and students in 437 pilot schools, focusing on online safety, responsible social media use and awareness of cyber threats.
The course is expected to open to teachers and the public in late June. Officials say it will help build long-term resilience against online crime by improving digital literacy.
Authorities believe the strengthened partnership will improve response times and broaden coverage against evolving cyber threats. Meta’s continued cooperation is expected to play a key role in supporting enforcement efforts.
Thaitabloid reported that police will monitor the effectiveness of proactive detection measures and expand collaboration where needed. Further updates are expected as the initiative progresses and more data becomes available.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 30 Apr 2026
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