Minister of Foreign Affairs delivers the opening remarks at the Plenary Session themed “Scam centres: The rising sophistication and cross-border impact of fraud” during the[...]

On 16 March 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered opening remarks at the Plenary Session of the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria, under the theme "Scam centres: The rising sophistication and cross-border impact of fraud" at the Vienna International Centre.

The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Thailand's strong commitment to combating fraud, particularly online scams, which is rapidly growing through the exploitation of emerging technologies and areas which have weak, or a lack of, governance and a rule of law. These crimes affect millions of people across the globe, undermining economy and security while also violating human rights. In this regard, the Foreign Minister reiterated the importance of international cooperation in the fight against such crimes.

The Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of political commitment to address online scams, highlighting that Thailand has declared the fight against cybercrime and online scams a national agenda and has taken measures to enhance its response, such as through establishing a National Committee for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Related Crimes, as well as expanded cooperation with international partners such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), including other relevant private entities. The Foreign Minister also urged the international community to step up efforts on intelligence-sharing, timely cross-border investigations and response, and strengthening the ability to trace and recover illicit assets.