At 1:30 PM on June 23 at Government House, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra chaired a meeting to monitor cross-border crime prevention measures. Attendees included Deputy Prime Ministers Phumtham Wechayachai and Prasert Chanthararuangthong, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Natthaphon Nakphanit, Deputy Interior Minister Teerarat Samrejvanich, and key figures from national security and telecommunications bodies.

At 3:20 PM, the Prime Minister announced that the government is escalating its fight against transnational crime. Thailand will lead regional cooperation efforts, particularly against tech-related crimes that impact citizens' livelihoods and the country’s international credibility.

UN data highlighted Cambodia as a global hub for criminal activities, posing national security risks with an estimated value of over 600 billion baht annually.

The Thai government is implementing strict border and tech crime measures:

• Security: Border crossings in seven provinces will face stricter controls, including restricted hours and bans on vehicle and individual movement, except for students, medical cases, and other justified exceptions. Foreign tourists will be prohibited from gambling in border areas, including via flights to Siem Reap.

• Tech Crime: The Ministry of Digital Economy (DE) and the AOC Center will rigorously investigate mule accounts and financial routes tied to international call center gangs. Internet services and undersea cables connecting to Cambodian military and government will be blocked. Collaboration with AMLO will target money laundering through asset freezes and sanctions.

• Energy and Goods Exports: Fuel and goods that support criminal operations will be suspended. There will be a review of fuel exports to Cambodia, potentially halting supplies that could be misused.

• Commerce Support: The Ministry of Commerce will assist farmers and SMEs affected by the border situation, working with public and private sectors to purchase their goods.

• International Cooperation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will coordinate with other countries and international organizations to dismantle tech crime networks, positioning Thailand as a regional operations hub.

The Prime Minister has demanded clear KPIs and a timeline. Within three months, there must be measurable reductions in Thai citizen complaints, financial damages, asset seizures, and prosecutions related to cross-border crime.

She emphasized the government's commitment to resolving the issue swiftly and communicating clearly with the public.

Regarding Thai businesses in Cambodia, she stated there have been no violent incidents and clarified that past fuel supply issues were due to Cambodian border decisions. Thai businesses—mainly hotels located in city centers—are largely unaffected, while the government and private sector are ready to support local farmers and communities.

Authority to implement border control measures has been delegated to the military for immediate on-site decisions.