Myanmar and Thailand to work together to combat online scams


  • Thailand
  • Wednesday, 22 Jan 2025

Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Communications and Transport, General Mya Tun Oo (left) and Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Jantararuangtong at the meeting. - The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: Myanmar will cooperate with Thailand in the destruction of cross-border call centre gangs, Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Jantararuangtong is quoted as saying in the Bangkok Post,

At the 5th Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting held in Bangkok, attendees discussed online scams and call centre gangs as critical issues requiring cooperative solutions.

Although the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has agreements with several countries, Prasert emphasised that these agreements provide a framework and that stronger plans are needed for effective implementation.

Additionally, during the sessions held on Jan 16 and 17, Asean countries released the Bangkok Digital Declaration, committing to work together to combat cybercrimes and online scams.

Discussions included collaboration on cybersecurity, cross-border data exchange, and joint development of the digital economy.

This year’s meeting was themed "Secure, Innovative, Inclusive: Shaping Asean's Digital Future," reflecting Asean's commitment to creating a secure digital environment, including immediate responses to cyber threats, fostering innovation and new technologies, and ensuring equitable access to digital tools.

The meeting was attended by Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Communications and Transport, General Mya Tun Oo.

He highlighted the importance of focusing on security, innovation, and inclusivity in digital transformation.

With online scams becoming more prevalent across Asean, including Myanmar, he called for enhanced cooperation in combating these issues.

He also emphasized the need for greater trust in digital services, such as digital financial services, and urged efforts to promote digital literacy programs, ensuring all people and businesses can effectively use digital services. - The Nation/ANN

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