Thai government pledges crackdown on call centre scams with regional cooperation


Govt officials have stated that these transnational crimes have caused significant harm to Thai citizens and the national economy. - Image from Reuters

BANGKOK (Bernama): Recognising the growing threat of transnational call centre scams, the Thai government is intensifying its collaboration with neighbouring countries to effectively prevent these criminal operations from exploiting existing loopholes.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, Major General Thanathip Sawangsaeng, revealed that Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is spearheading measures to suppress call centre gangs.

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