China,Thailand to boost cooperation on combating crosborder telecom fraud

China and Thailand boosting cooperation in combating cross border telecom fraud is of great significance:

1. Background of cross border telecom fraud
Severe situation:
   In recent years, cross border telecom fraud has become a global scourge. Criminal gangs often take advantage of differences in laws, regulations and law enforcement cooperation mechanisms between countries.
   They use modern communication technologies such as the Internet and telephones to carry out large scale fraud operations across national boundaries, causing huge economic losses to victims around the world.
   Thailand has unfortunately become one of the important bases for some cross border telecom fraud gangs due to its geographical location and some characteristics of its economic and social environment in certain periods.

2. Significance of cooperation
For China
   Protecting the interests of citizens: A large number of Chinese citizens have fallen victim to cross border telecom fraud operations centered in or passing through Thailand. Strengthening cooperation can effectively safeguard the property safety and legitimate rights of Chinese people at home and abroad.
   Maintaining social stability: Telecom fraud often leads to family breakdown and social unrest. By curbing cross border fraud related to Thailand, China can better maintain domestic social stability.
For Thailand
   Enhancing security environment: Combating telecom fraud can purify Thailand's own social environment, reduce the negative impact of criminal activities on the country's reputation, and create a more secure and attractive investment and tourism environment.
   Improving law enforcement capabilities: Through cooperation with China, Thailand can learn from China's advanced experience and technology in combating telecom fraud, and improve its own law enforcement and regulatory capabilities in this regard.

3. Forms of cooperation
Intelligence sharing
   The two sides can establish a regular intelligence exchange mechanism. China and Thailand can share information on suspected fraud gangs, their modus operandi, and the movement of key personnel. For example, if Chinese law enforcement agencies obtain information about a fraud gang with a base in Thailand through their domestic investigations, they can quickly share this information with Thai counterparts.
Joint law enforcement operations
   Police cooperation: Law enforcement officers from both countries can conduct joint investigations and arrest operations. They can form joint task forces to target major cross border telecom fraud cases. For instance, they can jointly raid fraud dens hidden in Thailand that target Chinese victims.
   Extradition and transfer of suspects: Streamlining the procedures for extraditing or transferring fraud suspects between the two countries is crucial. This ensures that criminals cannot evade justice by taking advantage of differences in national jurisdiction.

Legal and regulatory cooperation
   The two sides can work together to align their legal definitions and penalty standards related to telecom fraud to a certain extent. This helps to avoid legal loopholes and ensure that fraudsters are punished effectively regardless of which country they are finally tried in.