Bangkok: Cyber police in Thailand are encouraging citizens to leverage their online presence as tensions rise along the Thai-Cambodian border. Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwpaen, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), addressed the situation, highlighting the division's mission to shield Thai citizens from technological threats, particularly those involving transnational crime networks.
According to Thai News Agency, recent activities at the Sa Kaeo checkpoint resulted in the arrest of thirteen suspects involved in fraud. Additionally, seven complaints have been filed, with the complainants expected to return. Although over 200 individuals initially planned to return, the ceasefire has led to a decreased sense of urgency. Despite this, fraudulent activities persist both within Thailand and internationally. Over the past year, the TCSD has been actively working to dismantle these networks, collaborating with international law enforcement to target financial channels, illicit operations, and the use of Thailand as a hub for gray capital.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong further expressed the division's support for those stationed in border areas, as well as officers from various agencies committed to national defense. He underscored the importance of cybersecurity as part of national security. The cyber police remain dedicated to enforcing measures that protect Thailand from transnational cybercrime. He conveyed a strong message to the international community about Thailand's commitment to addressing all forms of cyber threats impacting the nation's future.