Mission to protect Thais from fraud


THE government is intensifying a crackdown on scammers, online crime and cross- border syndicates, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra set to chair a high-level meeting today.

Government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub announced on Satur­day that the premier has ordered an urgent implementation of a national policy to counter all forms of call centre scams, online fraud and illegal gambling, which are now considered threats to national security.

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