Bangkok: The Prime Minister is currently experiencing significant pressure to intensify efforts against scammers. He has acknowledged the urgent need for decisive action to prevent a reputation of ineffectiveness and potential international sanctions.

According to Thai News Agency, the AMLO chairman has announced plans to reimburse victims following the closure of over 800,000 money-laundering accounts, with more than 3 billion baht still outstanding. The Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, along with other key officials, recently attended a meeting to review the Anti-Money Laundering Office’s (AMLO) policies and accomplishments.

During the meeting, Mr. Chatchai Promlert, Chairman of the AMLO Committee, provided insights into the organization’s structure and achievements over the past year. AMLO has successfully seized and frozen over 29 billion baht in assets. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the agencies involved and emphasized the importance of AMLO’s mission, which has gained public attention due to its relevance to financial and technology crimes.

The Prime Minister highlighted the critical role AMLO plays in addressing economic crimes and acknowledged the pressure from both the public and the international community. He stressed the importance of decisive action to avoid being seen as ineffective and to prevent international sanctions, underlining the significant impact on both civil servants and the broader community.