F-16 Bombs Cambodian Casinos, Thai Prime Minister: This is a Fraud Park, It Must Be Dealt With
According to a report by "Bangkok Post," the scope of Thailand's crackdown has expanded recently, and casinos along the Cambodia-Thailand border have been bombed by Thailand's "Fighting Falcons" (F-16) fighter jets, which has drawn international attention.
On the evening of December 17, Thai Prime Minister Anutin attended the dinner of the "Global Partnership for Combating Cybercrime" international conference. When a journalist asked him whether the Thai military's bombing of Cambodian casinos was related to combating online fraud, Anutin said that as far as he knew, the Thai side had not targeted casinos on the Cambodia border as bombing targets, and they were not within the jurisdiction of Thailand. However, if these casinos or related facilities were used as cover for fraud activities, the Thai side would regard them as fraud centers and they would be objects that must be dealt with.
Anutin's implication was that these bombed casinos are fraud parks engaged in fraud activities and must be addressed.
Anutin also said that the agreement signed between them and Cambodia in October this year included provisions for joint efforts to combat fraud organizations. Therefore, the crackdown was carried out under the framework of the joint statement between the two countries. Anutin's meaning was simple: their crackdown was very legal.
Finally, Anutin told reporters that the "Combating Online Fraud" international conference held this time had invited dozens of countries, highlighting that everyone pays attention to combating fraud. There is no doubt that Anutin has elevated the military action of Thailand's strike on Cambodian casinos to an "international level."
Currently, the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has lasted several days. Due to Thailand's military advantage, and Anutin also facing elections, it is expected that this firefight will not end in the short term.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1851839094017161/
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