Thai Authorities Shut Down Major Pirate IPTV Service INWIPTV
Thai authorities, in collaboration with international partners, have shut down a major pirate IPTV service, INWIPTV. The move, supported by local officials and industry executives, aims to protect Thai youth and boost the creative economy.
INWIPTV, operating since 2012, offered a mix of international and Thai content, including live sports and adult programming, for around 300 baht (€7.60) per month. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), and True Visions joined forces to take down the network, conducting raids in Bangkok and Nonthaburi. Twelve employees were questioned, and 150 items of evidence were seized.
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand initiated the shutdown, with Sompan Charumilinda, Executive Vice Chairman of True Visions, backing the action to safeguard Thai youth. Larissa Knapp, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Protection Officer for the MPA, praised the DSI's efforts. ACE highlighted the success of local and international enforcement partnerships in combating piracy across Asia.
The shutdown of INWIPTV, previously known as FWIPTV, marks a significant step in Thailand's fight against piracy. Authorities and industry partners continue to collaborate to protect intellectual property and support the creative economy.
