BANGKOK, Nov 5 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, yesterday, called for unified regional efforts, to combat increasingly complex transnational crime, reaffirming Thailand’s active role in the fight against scam operations.
In his opening remarks at the 43rd ASEAN Chiefs of National Police Conference in Bangkok, Anutin highlighted that, drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and online scams are destabilising societies, damaging economies, and undermining investor confidence.
Anutin acknowledged that, these issues have positioned the ASEAN region as a focal point for criminal groups. However, he emphasised that, ASEAN member nations recognise the challenge and are collectively committed to taking all necessary measures to restore safety to the region.
Referencing last week’s ASEAN Summit, Anutin said, regional leaders have prioritised strengthening security cooperation through enhanced intelligence sharing, joint training, and improved coordination mechanisms to counter these evolving threats.
Noting that the crackdown on transnational crime has been declared a national agenda, he said, “Thailand is fully committed to this shared spirit and vision, and firmly believes that a holistic and comprehensive approach is key to addressing these complex challenges.”
The prime minister also pointed to the country’s proactive global role, including signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime last month, and successfully proposing “scams and cybercrime” as an urgent agenda item at a recent Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting.
These actions underscore Thailand’s determination to not only participate but also to lead in addressing international issues, he said.
Running through Friday, the conference gathered more than 200 senior police officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, dialogue partners, and international law enforcement observers, to exchange best practices and develop cooperation frameworks, to enhance collective capabilities to combat transnational crime.– NNN-TNA
