Thai PM Cracks Down on Cambodia-Based Cybercrime Amid Border Tensions

Thailand, under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has intensified efforts to combat cybercrime and scam operations based in Cambodia, citing a United Nations report that identifies Cambodia as a major hub for such illegal activities. Measures include tightening border controls, restricting travel for casino tourists, and cutting off supplies like electricity, internet, and fuel to Cambodian areas involved in scams. These actions have led to a significant decline in scam-related activities, enhancing protection for Thai citizens. The government is also coordinating with international agencies to further suppress cross-border cybercrime and related transnational criminal networks. Prime Minister Paetongtarn emphasized that the crackdown aims to safeguard national security and has called for global cooperation to tackle these issues. Officials warned that Thai nationals involved in these criminal operations are harming their own country, underscoring the government's commitment to treating this as a national priority.