Phnom penh: Cambodia has assured Thailand of its commitment to tackling the call center gang issue, promising to submit an action plan within a month. This development follows a significant meeting between Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelabut, Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Siang Sarid, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police of Cambodia, which focused on addressing cybercrime and scams.
According to Thai News Agency, the meeting, which spanned over 10 hours, resulted in a joint agreement aimed at curbing technology-related crimes in Cambodia, particularly those affecting Thai citizens. The session was a follow-up to the GBC meeting held on September 10 in Koh Kong, Cambodia, targeting the operations of call center gangs in Cambodia that have defrauded Thai nationals, and emphasizing the need for technological crime suppression.
The discussions covered critical issues such as human trafficking and the resurgence of call center scams causing extensive distress to the Thai populace. Thailand provided Cambodian representatives with information regarding the locations of call center bases, while Cambodia pledged to craft a suppression plan as per Thai authorities' directives. Results from these efforts will be reported at the subsequent GBC meeting.
The extended duration of the meeting was attributed to the crucial nature of the agreement's details, necessitating comprehensive negotiations and amendments. Ultimately, both nations agreed that the Thai military would oversee and assess the progress of the call center gang resolution through online complaint monitoring.
Lieutenant Colonel Surawit Daengchan, Chief of Staff of the First Army Area, highlighted his participation in the meeting as part of the First Army Area's mission, following the outcomes of the GBC meeting in Koh Kong. He also addressed misinformation circulating online, which falsely claimed the use of force in the Ban Nong Chan area on September 26, 2025. He clarified that this information was misleading, confirming that the referenced date was, in fact, July 26 during previous conflicts.
Upon concluding his statement, Lt. Col. Surawit exited the press conference, reiterating to the media that the situation had been resolved.
Additionally, the Chief of Staff of the First Army Region stated that ongoing cooperation under the GBC agreement will be monitored, including landmine clearance in Sa Kaeo Province and resolving the Ban Nong Chan issue. A joint discussion between the governors of Sa Kaeo and Banteay Meanchey is scheduled for tomorrow, with the establishment of a district-level working group to tackle the problem. The outcomes of their efforts will be presented at the next GBC meeting.