Thailand sounds the alarm: 15 ministries unite against online fraud!

Thailand sounds the alarm: 15 ministries unite against online fraud!

In a crucial step to combat online fraud, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul launched a major initiative on November 6, 2025. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by 15 state networks sent a strong signal of cooperation in the fight against technology crime. Anutin described this signing as a milestone in Thailand's fight against online fraudsters, which not only protects citizens but also strengthens the country's potential and image. According to Anutin, the damage caused by cybercrime is so serious that it can hardly be quantified. He called on all Thais to be part of this fight to make Thailand safer and ensure confidence in trade and investment. This reports prd.go.th.

The initiative also includes the creation of a dedicated center to combat technology crime by the Ministry for Digital Economy and Society (DE). Another important point is the regulation of SIM card use, which is limited to a maximum of five per person. This is intended to significantly curb fraudulent activities, particularly the use of “mule accounts”. The integration of the Immigration Department and the Ministry of Internal Affairs is carried out through the ThaiD and Dip Chip apps to optimize data linkage and improve monitoring of online transactions.

Comprehensive anti-fraud measures

The 9 Interior Ministry measures presented by Anutin are seen as the cornerstone of this strategy. These include:

• Analyse lokaler Probleme und Aktionsplanung.
• Bildung von Einsatzteams auf Provinz- und Bezirksebene.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Polizei und Militär.
• Verstärkung der Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
• Proaktive Unterstützung für Betrugsopfer.
• Einbindung von Gemeindeleitern zur Überwachung.
• Strenge Kontrollen an Grenzübergängen.
• Entzug der Staatsbürgerschaft für straffällige Personen.
• Aufklärung über technologische Risiken.

These measures are part of a national agenda, which is also complemented by an update of the law to combat technology crime. The Ministry of Finance is identifying vulnerabilities in the data linkage of digital assets to prevent further fraud attempts.

A particular focus is on the financial damage caused by crypto fraud, which the SEC estimates at over 32 billion baht. Between August 2024 and October 2025, authorities seized assets worth over 30.727 billion baht. In this context, the Central Bank estimates a 25% reduction in “mule accounts” through these measures. This information comes from a report by nationthailand.com.

International cooperation and digital surveillance

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is also planning changes to the emergency regulation to combat technology crime in order to combat cross-border online fraud more effectively. This includes using white hat hackers and working with UNESCO and the EU to improve monitoring of digital platforms.
The Thai government highlights the need for good governance to promote transparency and fairness in the digital sector. Chaichanok Chidchob, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, announced that a new decree regulation, which is essential for online security, will come into force within the next four months.

The approach to combating cybercrime is complemented by the upcoming signing of the UN Convention against Cybercrime. Thailand will sign this convention in Hanoi, Vietnam once it is ratified by 40 member states. These steps show that Thailand is serious about keeping its citizens safe in the digital world and is pulling out all the stops to minimize fraudulent activity.