legislation combats cybercrimes, estimated savings of 5.8 billion Thai baht
In a significant stride towards digital security, the Technology Crime Suppression Centre (TCSC) has made a considerable impact since the implementation of Thailand's new cybercrime crackdown law, the Royal Decree on Measures for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crimes (No. 2), which came into effect on April 13, 2025.
The TCSC, formerly known as the Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre, has been upgraded to the Centre for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crime (CPSTC) and is now the core unit for receiving reports, investigating complaints, suspending financial transactions, analysing data, and implementing swift legal action.
The CPSTC's efforts have been instrumental in preventing financial losses, with approximately 5.8 billion baht saved within three months following the law's enactment. This has been achieved by curtailing online scams and addressing nearly 89,000 online crime cases.
The CPSTC has also effectively disrupted fraudulent online operations by blocking 19,676 gambling-related URLs and 14,143 deceptive platform URLs. To further impede scammers, 181,989 bank accounts linked to suspicious activities have been suspended, severing financial channels used by these criminals.
The CPSTC's success is attributed to enhanced integration and cooperation with multiple government agencies, including the Royal Thai Police, Bank of Thailand, Anti-Money Laundering Office, Department of Special Investigation, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Cyber Security Agency, and Telecommunications Association of Thailand. This coordinated and comprehensive response has enabled a more efficient and timely response to cybercrime activities.
The deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has also accelerated detection and response, enabling monitoring equivalent to the efforts of 94 officials and reducing the time to file court complaints by five days. The use of AI is projected to increase the suspension of scam-related URLs by 70.7% by the end of 2025, further optimising preventive capacity.
The CPSTC's elevated authority allows rapid complaint reception and the power to suspend suspicious transactions, enhancing operational efficiency. This combined approach under the new decree has materially reduced online scam-related damages and improved the timeliness and efficacy of cybercrime suppression efforts in Thailand, marking a major step forward in the country's digital crime prevention framework.
Thailand's cybercrime prevention efforts are complemented by international cooperation, such as partnerships with Interpol to combat transnational scam networks. This broader strategic approach, though separate from TCSC's direct activities, underscores the global nature of the fight against cybercrime.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Jantararuangtong, made the announcement about the prevented losses on Wednesday. The TCSC reported blocking 19,676 gambling websites between April 14 and July 20, further demonstrating the centre's commitment to maintaining a safe and secure digital environment for Thai citizens.
The Centre for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crime (CPSTC) has been instrumental in the application of AI technology, utilizing it to boost the detection and response capabilities against cybercrime, as a part of Thailand's integrated and comprehensive approach toward cybersecurity, under the new decree. The CPSTC's ongoing efforts in combining resources with international organizations, such as Interpol, affirm the global nature of the fight against digital crimes.
