September 29, 2025Sep 29 Police Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej (left) with Osaka Prefectural Police Chief Iwashita Tsuyoshi (right) | Photo via MGR Online Thai police are enhancing collaborative efforts with Japan to tackle call centre scams and cybercrime. This development follows a recent high-level visit by Thai officials to Osaka. Police Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) led a delegation to Japan from September 16 to 21, aimed at sharing strategies on crime suppression and prevention. The delegation was received by Osaka Prefectural Police Chief Iwashita Tsuyoshi, with meetings also held with Japan’s National Police Agency officials. Discussions centered on issues like human trafficking and call centre scams, which are persistent challenges for both nations. A significant outcome was the pledge for enhanced intelligence sharing and technological collaboration between the law enforcement agencies of Thailand and Japan. The CIB plans to track suspects within Thailand and engage in exchanging criminal data to facilitate better cross-border investigations. Thai authorities are considering adopting technologies used by Japanese police, such as AI-equipped CCTV, digital forensic tools, and advanced emergency hotline systems. This initiative aligns with the broader aim of integrating innovative solutions to enhance policing capabilities. While in Japan, the Thai delegation also visited the site of the upcoming Osaka World Expo 2025. They examined various global innovations focusing on the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Insights gained during this visit are expected to inform future operations of the Thai police. In another development, China expressed its commitment to strengthening ties with Thailand, aiming for deeper cooperation in law enforcement and other mutual development goals as of June 2025. This commitment came after a Thai delegation's visit to China, signifying 50 years of diplomatic relations and emphasizing collaboration in AI innovation, digital economy, and infrastructure. Key Takeaways Thailand and Japan enhance collaboration to tackle cybercrime and scams. Thai delegation explores adopting Japanese policing technologies. China and Thailand mark 50 years with pledges for deeper cooperation. Related Stories Immigration Bureau Rejects Reuters Trafficking Claims Police Arrest 7 in Nationwide Call Centre Raid Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-09-29
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