The Government is determined to wipe out cybercrime through tough measures and new technology, and it believes that the problem of cyber scams will be eased in 2025.

Government Spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said that cyber security programs have been installed to suppress and prevent cyber scams, which have caused huge damage to people in Southeast Asia and beyond. The programs are in response to the Government’s policy to reduce all crimes and build public confidence in cyber security.

For instance, the Royal Thai Police have launched the “Thailand Tourist Police” application, offering innovative features designed to provide travelers with instant assistance and vital information. The application is free to download via iOS, Android, and Huawei. Thailand’s Tourist Police Hotline (1155) also operates around the clock, providing multilingual assistance for emergencies or inquiries. The “Cyber Check” application has also been installed that helps scan devices and alert citizens to protect them from fraudsters. 

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society will push for greater cooperation with ASEAN countries in tackling cybercrime at the upcoming fifth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting, to be held in Bangkok from 13 to 17 January 2025.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Jantararuangtong said that Thailand will host the meeting under the theme “Secure, Innovative, Inclusive: Shaping ASEAN’s Digital Future,” which will highlight the importance of building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem, while promoting innovation and inclusivity as pillars for sustainable growth.

The meeting will endorse several important outcome documents, such as the Bangkok Digital Declaration and the Joint Media Statement for the fifth ADGMIN. Other documents will also be issued, aimed at providing guidelines for ASEAN’s digital operations, addressing online crime, advancing cross-border data privacy, developing digital identity verification and authentication systems, and establishing ethical governance frameworks for generative AI technologies.

Mr. Prasert added that the ASEAN Recommendations on Anti-Online Scam would also be included in the Bangkok Digital Declaration.