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Thailand's Court of Justice introduced a new online platform on January 26, enabling the public to report explicit content and request its removal around the clock. This initiative follows recent amendments to sex crime laws aimed at protecting victims of cyber sexual abuse. Citizens can now directly file complaints with the Criminal Court through the Court Integral Online Service (CIOS), significantly expediting the process.

Previously, victims had to report such content to the police under the Computer Crime Act, which could lead to delays. Now, individuals can report explicit images or videos independently without visiting a court or involving law enforcement. To ensure security, complainants must verify their identity using the Thai ID application before submitting a request.

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Once a complaint is approved, the court notifies online platform operators to remove the offending content. The launch of CIOS aligns with the revised sex crime laws effective December 30, which broaden the definition of sexual assault to include actions without physical contact, such as verbal remarks and online harassment.

Suriyan Hongwilai, spokesperson for the Court of Justice, stated that the platform's sole purpose is to remove explicit content. Victims seeking compensation or further legal action must follow traditional court procedures. Although the platform accepts reports 24/7, court officials review complaints only during official working hours, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• CIOS allows direct online complaints to the Criminal Court.

• Revised laws classify non-physical actions as sexual offences.

• Platform expedites content removal but requires identity verification.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-01-27

 

 

Firstly, where is 'explicit' defined.

Secondly, failing to use legal processes such as CCA (I never thought I'd be defending that!) opens the procedure to all kinds of abuse, both from complainants and officials.