Thailand’s legal community and government authorities have both stepped up efforts to confront a marked rise in online fraud following a major removal of more than fifty-nine thousand scam-linked accounts in December.

The Anti-Online Scam Centre, in collaboration with Meta and several international law enforcement partners including agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and others, executed a coordinated crackdown that targeted fake accounts and fraudulent pages linked to cross-border cybercrime.

The operation, conducted between December eighth and twelfth, resulted in the removal of over fifty-nine thousand scam accounts and the daily blocking of thousands of fraudulent advertisements, reflecting deepening cooperation and advanced operational capacity in tackling digital fraud.

Authorities also identified six suspected organisers and recruiters connected with scam networks operating across the region, with plans for cross-border arrests once jurisdiction allows.

This enforcement success complements Thailand’s broader digital-security strategy, which includes artificial intelligence-enabled systems and an expanded role for the Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre in data sharing, victim support and proactive account suspension, part of ongoing national efforts to protect both Thai nationals and foreign residents from financial exploitation.

Against this backdrop, Bangkok-based Siam Legal International has expanded its Cyber Law Unit to offer specialised legal assistance addressing the growing complexity of online fraud.

Drawing on more than two decades of litigation experience, the firm provides both reactive and preventive services that span victim support, litigation, digital forensics and advisory work on regulatory compliance.

Siam Legal emphasises the dual necessity of technological solutions and experienced legal representation to help victims seek restitution, pursue litigation where appropriate and navigate Thailand’s evolving cybercrime legal landscape.

The firm’s expanded practice responds to increased demand from both domestic clients and expatriates unfamiliar with local digital threat dynamics, underscoring the intersection of law, technology and consumer protection in a rapidly digitalising economy.

As cyber threats persist and evolve, legal and governmental responses continue to adapt, reflecting Thailand’s commitment to combating fraud and safeguarding confidence in its digital financial ecosystem.