Thailand welcomes the announcement of measures taken by the United States against online scam networks in Southeast Asia on 14 October 2025.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand stated that such measures fully align with Thailand’s ongoing efforts in working closely with other countries and stakeholders to combat transnational crimes and hold accountable those responsible, particularly online scams and scam centers that affect people within and outside the region and are connected to other serious transnational crimes including human trafficking, forced labor, and money laundering.

In this connection, Thailand reaffirms its resolute determination to eliminate online scams and scam centers. 

“We are committed to further enhancing cooperation with the United States, as part of our longstanding security cooperation, as well as other partner countries and relevant international organizations to expeditiously address this serious crime in an effective manner,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in its release on 15 October.

Previously on 29 September, Mr. Paisan Rupanichkij, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Jane Duke, Ambassador to Counter Modern Slavery, People Smuggling and Human Trafficking, via a video message, jointly delivered opening remarks at the event “Regional Conference on Online Scam Centre Response and Coordination,“ which was attended by participants from countries across Southeast Asia.

The Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Thailand's commitment in tackling online scams, which is a complex and multi-faceted issue that transcends borders. The meeting also underscored the need to strengthen multisectoral and inter-agency cooperation within the country and the regional cooperation to address such challenge. 

Participants also discussed various aspects of online scams, particularly the prevention, the prosecution and investigation of online scams, the protection of trafficked victims rescued from scam centers, including the victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches, as well as the role of technology, particularly social media companies and service providers.