Thai Police Partner With LINE to Combat Online Fraud
Thai police partnered with LINE Thailand to combat rising online fraud through educational content on the LINE Today platform, as scammers increasingly target young people with sophisticated schemes.
The National Police Bureau has partnered with LINE Thailand to strengthen online safety and public security through the LINE Today platform. On September 23, 2026, Police Commander General Kittisart Panpetch signed a memorandum of understanding with Narasit Sithiwechawichit, Chief Executive Officer of LINE Company (Thailand) Limited, to collaborate on sharing information to prevent online threats and enhance public safety.
The partnership was established because both organizations recognize the importance of providing accurate information and raising public awareness about online threats, crime prevention, and public safety. They aim to create and distribute content that helps citizens protect themselves from online risks and learn about crime prevention strategies.
General Kittisart noted that online fraud is a global problem, with criminals continuously developing new deception methods to trick people into transferring money through mule accounts, making it harder for authorities to trace and prosecute. The government has designated this as a national priority, and the National Police Bureau is actively working on prevention and suppression efforts, focusing on keeping people from becoming victims in the first place. The LINE Today collaboration serves as a cyber-security vaccine mechanism, educating the public about online threats and prevention methods.
The National Police Bureau will prepare content on crime prevention strategies, particularly online crime, to be shared through LINE Today, Thailand's leading content portal with over 1.4 billion monthly page views and 40 million monthly users, beginning September 23, 2026.
Deputy Police Commander Trairong Phiwphannarak revealed that while online crime cases have decreased by over 50 percent, an average of 900 people per day still fall victim to fraud, causing approximately 40 million baht in daily losses. Of particular concern is a rise in scams targeting youth aged 18 to 25, especially university students, averaging 15 threatening extortion cases per day.
