Bangkok: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly and head of the Thai parliamentary delegation, revealed that IPU member countries are showing support for Thailand’s urgent resolution to tackle transnational crimes and cybercrime. This motion, presented at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU151th) in Geneva, is slated for a vote at 5 p.m. and is seen as a critical step in addressing a global issue that requires international cooperation.
According to Thai News Agency, the draft resolution was introduced as an emergency agenda item, with more than 200 member countries expected to participate in the meeting and vote on the motion. Rangsiman Rome, representing Thailand, proposed the resolution during the ASEAN+3 and IPF meetings, gaining support from both groups without opposition from other member countries.
Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor noted that several countries have expressed their backing and even requested to be named as sponsors of the resolution. This widespread support suggests that if no other proposals are submitted by 5 p.m., Thailand’s proposal will advance to the final stage.
In the event of competing motions, a vote will determine which one receives the most support. However, a two-thirds majority is required for it to be considered an emergency item. Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor expressed confidence in Thailand’s proposal, highlighting that the scammer problem is a global concern affecting individuals across socio-economic backgrounds.
The resolution addresses the pressing issue of human trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups, impacting tens of thousands of people worldwide. Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor emphasized the importance of international cooperation, noting that without serious governmental collaboration, the scammer problem could worsen.
He mentioned that the Thai government has started forming a committee to tackle the issue, urging further cooperation with other nations, similar to South Korea’s approach. If Thailand’s resolution is adopted, it will mark a significant step towards holding accountable those who perpetrate such crimes, regardless of the scale of their operations.