ASEAN NOW composite

 

Thailand is intensifying efforts to combat online scams, with a particular focus on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok. The House Committee on Communications, Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Society, led by chairman Siam Hathasongkorh, convened a meeting to tackle the surge in scam victims on these popular platforms.

 

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) and Anti-Online Crime Centre (AOC) officials joined discussions, exploring the feasibility of increasing internet access restrictions along the Thai-Myanmar border, notorious for scam syndicate operations.

 

A critical point of discussion was asset recovery for victims, although current legislation limits these efforts. While a new cybersecurity bill has cleared the cabinet, it awaits parliamentary approval for broader enforcement.

Scammers' use of cryptocurrency further complicates retrieval processes, as digital assets challenge traditional auction methods used for physical goods.

 

Emphasising public awareness, Mr Siam urged people to disregard suspicious calls from unidentified numbers. He highlighted a case where a university student, duped by scammers, transferred over 500,000 baht after a prolonged phone call.

 

Plans to restrict border internet access aim to curb scams, but there are concerns about potential impacts on local residents. A committee visit to Mae Sot is scheduled to evaluate these effects, alongside National Telecom and network operator representatives, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-02-21

 

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

with a particular focus on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok.

 

Good luck on asking the 'scam and kiddy diddler' enablers for help.

They will probably pay lip service to it but not much else.

Same as they do with most requests to restrict their services.

Clicks mean money. Any click will do, be it good or bad.