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The Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has issued an executive order creating three subcommittees aimed at fighting cybercrime and online fraud, representing a significant move in the government’s efforts to enhance the country’s digital security, as reported by a government official.

The first committee, led by Justice Minister Pol Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat, will concentrate on implementation. Its responsibilities include combating cybercrime, dismantling illegal financial systems and money laundering activities, and promoting efficient collaboration between agencies to achieve measurable outcomes.

The second subcommittee, headed by Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiyachanok Chidchob, will be responsible for monitoring prevention initiatives. It will examine patterns of cybercrime, create proactive measures, and encourage cooperation among governmental and private organizations to improve early identification and prevention.

The third subcommittee, led by Pol Gen Trairong Phiwphan, Deputy Inspector-General of the Royal Thai Police, will handle public communication. It will create public awareness initiatives, develop educational resources, and establish community connections to strengthen the public’s ability to resist online scams.

The panel will also address grievances from individuals who have been scammed and manage remedial actions.

The source mentioned that a fourth subcommittee is anticipated to be formed shortly, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, tasked with monitoring financial activities and examining money laundering connected to cybercrime.

In the meantime, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Capt Thamanat Prompow, addressed comments made by Uthai Thani MP Chada Thaiset, who likened the government’s anti-fraud initiatives to “using thieves to catch thieves.”

Captain Thamanat stated on Tuesday that he is leading the Committee for the Prevention and Combating of Human Trafficking, not the cybercrime group, and that his position includes defining policy guidance for four government departments.

He rejected the claim that the appointment was driven by political reasons.

Facing claims of connections to gray-market enterprises, Capt Thamanat stated he welcomed investigation and had “nothing to conceal,” emphasizing his dedication to openness and civic duty.

A member of the People’s Party, Parit Wacharasindhu, called on the government to strengthen its efforts against online fraud, highlighting the advantages of enhanced public security by dismantling international criminal organizations.

He cautioned against employing a House dissolution as a political tactic and reaffirmed his backing for a January 31 dissolution in accordance with the constitutional referendum schedule.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).