The Royal Thai Police hosted an international cooperation conference at Maldives Beach Resort in Chanthaburi Province on September 23, 2025, focusing on the intersection of technology crimes and human trafficking. The conference brought together representatives from law enforcement agencies from 7 countries and 4 international organizations to discuss new strategies for combating crime through transnational cooperation.
Conference Background and Participants
The conference was chaired by the head of the Human Trafficking Combat Center of the Royal Thai Police, delegated by the Chief of Chanthaburi Provincial Police. Participants included law enforcement agencies from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the UAE, as well as international organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Interpol, the FBI, and the US Secret Service.
Conference Themes and Discussions
The main topics of discussion were the intersection of cybercrime and human trafficking, with a special focus on border control strategies in the Chanthaburi Province bordering Cambodia. This region has a 87-kilometer border line that is at risk of exploitation by criminal gangs. Delegates shared information and work experiences, discussing effective ways to enhance transnational cooperation.
Regional Crime Data and Current Situation
According to data, the online crime reporting system in Chanthaburi Province has recorded 5,898 cases of technology-related crimes, with total economic losses exceeding 412 million Thai Baht. These figures indicate that the region has become a high-risk area for new types of criminal activities, necessitating enhanced control measures.
International Cooperation and Information Sharing
The conference emphasized that through international cooperation networks and information sharing mechanisms, it is possible to track criminal activities more quickly and accurately, rescue victims, and combat cross-border criminal gangs. Experts believe that such multinational joint actions help form a normalized control mechanism.
Conference Outcomes and Future Prospects
The conference highlighted an important trend: as crime becomes increasingly digital and transnational, the enforcement power of individual countries is insufficient to effectively address the issue. Participants expressed confidence in the prospects for future cooperation, anticipating the promotion of a rapid response mechanism within the region and the implementation of long-term control strategies.
Law Enforcement Challenges and Response Strategies
Facing the increasingly complex situation of transnational crime, the conference discussed how to strengthen cooperation through information sharing, joint enforcement, and legal coordination. These measures will provide more effective means to combat technology crimes and human trafficking activities.
