The event was hosted by the Royal Thai Police, gathering more than 200 delegates from ASEAN countries, dialogue partners and international observers. The Vietnamese delegation was led by Major General Tran Minh Tien, Chief of the Office of the Investigation Police Agency - Ministry of Public Security and Chief of the Office of Interpol Vietnam, attending the conference.
Speaking at the conference, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed that the fight against fraud and cybercrime will be carried out "without a ban area". The Thai government will resolutely crack down on cybercrime and online fraud, not letting any individual or interest group escape the legal loop.
Mr. Anutin emphasized that all acts of high-tech crimes, human trafficking and online fraud not only cause losses to the economy but also directly threaten the security, property and trust of the people. Therefore, the government considers this a national security issue and is implementing a long-term campaign to completely destroy organized crime rings.
Prime Minister Anutin affirmed that Thailand is not alone in this effort. The government is closely coordinating with ASEAN countries to share data, coordinate cross-border sweeping campaigns and prevent criminal networks from using cyberspace for operations.
He said that international and regional cooperation is the key to preventing the emergence of fraud centers in many border areas, especially the Thailand - Myanmar region, including KK Park. The Thai government is conducting many special campaigns at this crime hotline, seizing many assets and expanding the investigation of foreign-invested rings.
In response to suspicions that some influential figures, including politicians, may be involved in fraud cases, Prime Minister Anutin said that the Thai government has directed the National Police, the Department of anti-money laundering and the Ministry of Justice to closely monitor, collect evidence and handle it strictly.
No one can escape prosecution if there are signs of violations. This is a clear message for the whole society, he stressed.
The Prime Minister also responded to criticism that the government responded slowly to technology crimes, affirming that the fight against cybercrime, drugs and gambling has been carried out continuously since the beginning of the term, with the spirit of "doing the right thing, doing the right thing".
According to Mr. Anutin, ensuring the safety of people, especially workers who are tricked into being taken across the border to work illegally, is the top goal. The government is expanding the campaign to crack down on human trafficking rings, while strengthening security in key areas. Thailand is determined to maintain its image as a not-tolerant country to cybercrime, while promoting a safer and more reliable ASEAN region in the digital age.
Also at the Conference, Prime Minister Anutin acknowledged the increasingly active role of the international community, including Thailand and 67 countries participating in the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi hosted by Vietnam at the end of October 2025, as well as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) including this issue in the urgent agenda as proposed by Thailand.
The 43rd ASEANAPOL Conference is expected to provide specific cooperation orientations, contributing to strengthening regional security and protecting people from increasing non-traditional security threats.
