Four men were arrested in Thailand for distributing child pornography, following raids conducted by the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) unit. These raids targeted locations in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, and Ayutthaya as part of an ongoing operation to combat child exploitation. The arrests underscore the seriousness of the offenses, highlighting the regional threat of cybercrime involving minors. Get today's headlines by email Authorities began the operation after gathering evidence from various social media platforms. Pol Col Theeranon Manmongkol, superintendent of TICAC, stated that search warrants were executed after the evidence collection. In Bangkok, a suspect named Nithiphat was arrested in Lat Krabang district for administrating a Telegram chat group where numerous pornographic files involving minors were found. In Samut Prakan, a suspect identified as Thakritkamon confessed to filming and sharing child pornography on an X account under the alias "ta-rittv2". In Chon Buri, 30-year-old Kriangsak, known online as “Peter Oozet,” was arrested for selling explicit material, following a case involving a 16-year-old victim. Meanwhile, in Ayutthaya, Phanuphong, 23, admitted to creating and storing illegal content featuring a 14-year-old girl since 2019. Each suspect is facing charges related to importing, possessing, and distributing child pornography for commercial purposes, according to Pol Col Theeranon. The arrests mark a significant move in the country’s broader efforts to address and reduce child exploitation. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing challenges of internet-based crimes against children. Looking forward, authorities have promised a continued crackdown on such criminal activities, emphasizing the necessity of monitoring online platforms. TICAC’s measures reflect a commitment to safeguard minors and dismantle these illicit networks. Further investigations are expected as law enforcement seeks to identify additional offenders and protect potential victims, reported Bangkok Post. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · Bangkok Post · 19 Mar 2026
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