BANGKOK, THAILAND – Thai authorities reported a sweeping cybercrime crackdown that blocked tens of thousands of illegal websites and seized billions of baht in suspected criminal assets.
Massive offensive against online crime
From October to November 2025, Thai authorities carried out an intensive campaign against internet crime, blocking 75,250 reported illegal URLs. On platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Line, more than 9,200 criminal pages were removed. In the online gambling sector alone, police made 956 arrests.
“We will continue our strict and relentless prosecution of cybercrime.”
said Pol Gen Trairong Pewpan, police general.
Billions in criminal assets seized
The financial impact of the operation was described as historic, with the anti-money laundering office AMLO reporting seized assets worth 2.4 billion baht in the current fiscal year. The police war room froze over 202 million baht in 475 fraud cases, targeting funds held in bank accounts. Two major networks, SBOBET and Heng168, were dismantled during the raids.
During searches, officers confiscated 30.3 million baht in cash and luxury goods, and froze a further 60 million baht in bank accounts. Authorities portrayed the campaign as a significant step in depriving criminal groups of their financial base.
Illegal drugs, gambling and public fraud
Behind the seized assets, investigators identified a mix of offences including illegal drugs, electronic gambling and large-scale public fraud. Expert Dr. Darunwan Charnpipattanachai urged citizens to recognise the risks linked to these schemes.
“Be extremely careful when using social media.”
said Dr. Darunwan Charnpipattanachai, expert.
She specifically warned against gambling or investment offers promoted through heavily advertised online platforms. According to authorities, such offers often serve as gateways into broader fraud and money-laundering networks.
‘Seven No’s’ guide for the public
Officials issued a clear guideline for citizens under the “Seven No’s” initiative, aimed at reducing vulnerability to scams.
“No strange investments, no talking to strangers, no transfers to unknown accounts, no believing strange stories, no answering strange calls, no clicking on strange links, no adding unknown LINE accounts.”
said Thai authorities, in their public guidance.
They stressed that people should never open bank accounts, known as mule accounts, for criminal third parties. Such accounts, they warned, can draw legal consequences for the holders even if they do not directly handle the illicit funds.
Crackdown seen as only a first step
Officials framed the campaign as just one stage in a longer struggle against rapidly evolving online crime. Police announced plans to significantly intensify their efforts, with a particular focus on online gambling operations.
“We will aggressively enforce anti-money laundering laws to strip criminals of their illegal assets.”
said Lt. Gen. Trairong, senior police commander.
Authorities said conditions were tightening for criminal networks in Thailand, arguing that they now had the technological tools and personnel to keep pace with offenders. At the same time, experts cautioned that networks continued to grow and that fraudsters were becoming increasingly sophisticated, raising questions over whether one cyber blitz would be enough or if tougher laws would be required in the future.