(ECNS) -- A report released by Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University on Monday showed that over the past year, about 36 million Thai people have been targeted by online scams, with 18 million of them falling victim to the fraud.
During the Internet Security Day 2025, Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, CEO of Thai Health Promotion Foundation, emphasized the internet’s growing influencing on people’s daily life. Over the past decade, Thailand's internet penetration rate has tripled, with 88 percent of Thais enjoying online access. Digital literacy and skills are crucial for safe and responsible internet use, he noted.
Kyungsun Kim, director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Thailand, urged the government to strengthen mechanisms to shield children from online harm. She called for the establishment of robust policies and laws, as well as raising awareness about internet safety among children and families.
Srida Tanta-atipanit, managing director of Internet Foundation for the Development of Thailand, expressed concerns over online gambling, e-cigarettes, and telecom fraud. She stated that these crimes have caused severe psychological harm to adolescents, and that the Thai government urgently needs to enact preventive laws and carry out effective enforcement.
Previously, Chinese actor Wang Xing who was abducted near the Thailand-Myanmar border in January triggered discussion on telecom fraud. The Thai government then promised to take measures to ensure the safety of Chinese people in the country, including cutting off power supply to areas in Myanmar where online scamming hubs are concentrated.
During Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’ visit to China from February 5 to 8, she said Thailand will take decisive action against cross-border crimes including online gambling and telecom fraud.
"I guarantee that it's gonna be very safe for Chinese people as well," Shinawatra’ said.
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