“Wan Nor” urges the government to crack down on scammers – Says Thailand, as IPU motion proposer, must take decisive action

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On October 29, 2025, at 9:26 AM at Parliamentary building, Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the Thai Parliament, together with representatives of the Thai MPs who attended the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, gave a press briefing summarizing the outcomes of the meeting highlighting in particular that Thailand’s motion, titled “Strengthening the Role of Parliaments in Combating Transnational Cybercrime with a Commitment to Humanity” was successfully adopted as the emergency item of the Assembly.

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The IPU Assembly took place from October 19–23, 2025, during which Thailand’s proposal was selected as an Emergency Item, receiving broad support from member states, including those from the ASEAN+3 group, the Asia-Pacific geopolitical group, Australia, as well as allied nations in Europe and South America. The motion was approved by 850 votes to 219, surpassing the two-thirds majority required for adoption.

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Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor stated that this marks the first time in several years that a Thai motion has been endorsed by the IPU, reflecting Thailand’s proactive role in international parliamentary assembly. “The Assembly praised us for bringing forward a motion on cybercrime, aligning it with other global concerns such as transnational crime, money laundering, and drug trafficking raised by Europe and the Americas. This represents a true success for the Thai Parliament,” he said.

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He further stressed that, now that Thailand’s proposal has been adopted, the Thai government must act decisively to combat scammers and deliver tangible results. “If our own house is not clean, how can we point out that others’ houses are not?” he remarked.

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Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor also mentioned that the next IPU Assembly, scheduled for April 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey, will likely review the progress of global efforts in improving cybersecurity and reducing transnational cybercrime.

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He added that the issue affects not only the poor but people of all social statuses. Thus, Thailand’s initiative reflects the nation’s commitment to protecting humanity from cyber threats. While Parliament has fulfilled its role in proposing and advancing this motion, the next step rests with the executive branch, including the Royal Thai Police, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, economic agencies, financial institutions, and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), to collaborate and deliver concrete progress by the time of the next IPU meeting in April.

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In addition to the emergency motion on cybercrime, Thailand also participated in several IPU Standing Committees, including:

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1.Committee on Peace and International Security: MP Rangsiman Rome

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2.Committee on Democracy and Human Rights: MP Kannavee Suebsaeng, Senator Nophadol In-na, and MP Visaradee Techateerwat

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3.Committee on Women: MPs Visaradee Techateerwat and Thitima Chaisang

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4.Committee on Sustainable Development: Senator Amornsak Kitthananan and MP Anucha Burapachaisri

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5.Forum of Young Parliamentarians: MP Akara Tongjaisod

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In response to media questions at the end of the briefing, Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor stated that within 1–2 days, he would issue an official letter to the government and relevant agencies to urge prompt action and to require periodic reports to Parliament. The Parliamentary Committee on National Security will oversee the follow-up. “This matter truly concerns the people,” he concluded. “It’s an issue that requires cooperation among many nations. If our government takes this seriously, it will earn genuine praise from the public.”S

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