Geneva: Wan Nor is delighted that the IPU has accepted Thailand’s urgent proposal to address cybercrime, and praises Rome for his hard work. Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly, along with Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the Prachachon Party, and Mr. Kanwi Suebsaeng, a party-list MP from the Seritham Party, announced the successful results of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. They stated that for the first time in many years, a “Thai motion” received the support of two-thirds of the 183-country assembly.
According to Thai News Agency, Thailand’s urgent motion, “Strengthening the Role of Parliament in Combating Transnational Cybercrime,” received an overwhelming 852 votes in favor, with only around 200 against, and received support from both Europe and the United States, marking a significant step forward in demonstrating the role of the Thai parliament on the international stage.
Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor praised Mr. Rangsiman Rome and his team for their hard work in pushing for Thailand’s resolution to be adopted. He emphasized that since Thailand is the owner of the resolution, the government must implement it effectively, not just set up a committee. The next IPU meeting in April next year will report on progress in tackling global cybercrime.
“If we don’t clean our homes, how can we advise others? I urge the government to take this issue seriously, as it poses a threat to humanity. Both the poor and the wealthy are being deceived,” said Wan Muhammad Noor.
The Speaker also revealed that a large number of people, particularly in the region, are currently being lured into working for human trafficking and cybercrime syndicates. If they fail to comply, they are tortured or extorted for ransom in exchange for their freedom, which is a serious violation of human dignity.
He emphasized that resolving this issue requires cooperation from all parties, including the government, the Royal Thai Police, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, banks, and political institutions. He added that if anyone believes it is “irrelevant,” the problem will never end.
Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor also expressed concern that if neighboring countries implement strict crackdowns, criminals could flood into Thailand, impacting the safety and confidence of investors and tourists. He urged the government to strictly prevent such crimes.
He also revealed that at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposed that Thailand host the establishment of an “International Committee on Cybercrime.” The incident, which has resulted in victims from over 30 countries, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, has resulted in a total of over 700 billion baht in damages. This is a major problem that has dragged down the global economy.
“This is Thailand’s opportunity to take a leading role in addressing this issue seriously, for the benefit of its people and international trust,” Wan Muhammad Noor concluded.