BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has officially introduced new regulations allowing authorities to publicly list individuals and companies linked to technology-related crimes, a move aimed at cutting off so-called “mule accounts” used in online scams and digital fraud.
Lalida Prertwiwatthana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, said the Royal Gazette has published two announcements issued by the Technology Crime Suppression Operation Center (TCSOC).
The two announcements outline the criteria for listing and removing the names of individuals and legal entities involved in technology-related crimes.
The regulations include:
- Criteria for announcing and removing the names of individuals involved in technology-related crimes (2026).
- Criteria for announcing and removing the names of legal entities involved in technology-related crimes (2026).
Both announcements came into effect on March 6, 2026.
The measures are issued under the authority of the Royal Decree on Measures for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crimes B.E. 2566 (2023) and its amendments. They establish clear procedures for publicly listing individuals or organizations linked to technology crimes, as well as mechanisms for removing names if later investigations confirm they were not involved.
Lalida explained that the policy is designed to disrupt the network of mule bank accounts and digital asset wallets often used as tools in online scams and other cybercrimes.
The blacklist may include bank deposit accounts, electronic money accounts, and digital asset wallet addresses connected to suspected criminal activity.
Once a person or company is officially listed, financial institutions and related businesses must immediately take action, such as:
- Refusing to open new accounts
- Suspending services or transactions
- Closing accounts linked to the listed individual or entity
These steps are intended to prevent financial systems from being used to facilitate cybercrime.
However, if subsequent investigations determine that a listed individual or company is not involved in wrongdoing, the Technology Crime Suppression Operation Center has the authority to formally remove their name from the list according to established procedures.
Lalida said the new framework will strengthen Thailand’s ability to combat online fraud, mule accounts, and the misuse of digital wallets, while also improving the security of the financial transaction system and boosting public confidence in digital financial services. (TNA)
