The Minister of Digital Economy and Society and police confirm that avatar live streams use methods to evade AI detection. They plan to push for laws similar to those addressing fake accounts, making platform owners liable. They warn that sharing such content risks imprisonment. Tags: digital economy, police, AI detection, live streaming, platform liability, law enforcement
At 12:00 on 25 May 2026, after a joint meeting with Clara Koh, Director of Public Policy, Central Southeast Asia & ASEAN at Meta (Facebook's parent company), Mr. Chaiyanat Mitraphan, Director of the Office of Electronic Transactions Development, together with Police Major General Niwet Arpawsin, Deputy Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (Deputy Commander of TCSD), and Police Major General Chanannat Sathawanpaet, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), held a press briefing to announce the discussion outcomes.Tags: meeting, Meta, police, digital transactions, technology crime, press briefing
Mr. Chaiyanat stated that over the past two days, the Ministry of Digital Economy and related agencies have been proactive, holding meetings and working continuously since Saturday. Today, they again met with relevant agencies and platform owners, with Meta representatives providing explanations on various issues. Going forward, legal action will be taken against content creators and platforms. Ministerial Regulation 15 will be amended: currently, platforms have 24 hours to suspend accounts violating laws and are not held responsible as long as they cooperate. The regulation will be revised to fit each type of content; if platforms neglect their duties, they will share liability under laws addressing fake accounts. Previously, if a platform user committed offenses causing financial loss, platforms could be prosecuted. The scope will expand, especially regarding negligence, making platforms responsible in all cases.Tags: regulation, liability, platform responsibility, content creators, legal reform, Ministry of Digital Economy
Mr. Chaiyanat added that they are still awaiting information and details from Meta, which has confirmed it takes the matter seriously and strictly. Meta plans to hold a global-level meeting. He will have further discussions with Meta. Meta has already removed the five accounts from the system and integrated the content into AI-based monitoring to eliminate similar content across platforms and prevent its reposting, allowing prompt action against dissemination.Tags: Meta, global meeting, AI monitoring, content removal, platform cooperation
Regarding why Meta did not immediately suspend the accounts, Mr. Chaiyanat explained that Meta clarified these accounts used AI switching techniques, such as overlaying images of people conversing or wearing masks, to evade system detection. This prevented Meta’s system from recognizing them.Tags: Meta, AI evasion, account suspension, live streaming, detection methods
Personally, Mr. Chaiyanat finds Meta's claim that AI could not detect the content unconvincing. “Saying the algorithm couldn't catch brief appearances of banned content is unacceptable. Meta understands our seriousness. We will watch for solutions, and Meta at the global level will seek more concrete measures in the future.”Tags: Meta, AI detection, algorithm limitations, enforcement, future solutions
Mr. Chaiyanat also warned that those who seek to click on links to watch replays might encounter scam or cybercrime links. He urged the public not to seek or click such links and to report them immediately if found.Tags: public warning, cyber scams, phishing, online safety, link sharing
Mr. Chaiyanat further said the Ministry must discuss these issues not only within its agencies but also with the entire Cabinet. The problem is not just indecent content; various platform issues can negatively affect Thai society and youth. If left unaddressed, they may have long-term national impacts. Platform regulation must also consider geopolitics as it could affect the digital economy’s future.Tags: Cabinet, social impact, youth protection, geopolitics, digital economy, platform regulation
Mr. Chaiyanat Mitraphan, Director of the Office of Electronic Transactions Development, said that after detecting five additional live streaming accounts disseminating videos, the Ministry collected data and submitted it to cyber police and TCSD for legal action. Offenders face penalties under Section 17 of the Computer Crime Act. Platform data is under review, with the Minister requesting explanations from platform owners.Tags: cyber police, legal action, Computer Crime Act, data submission, platform review
Additionally, the Ministry has authority to request information from Meta regarding its risk prevention measures and content removal procedures. This will be analyzed to adjust ministerial announcements concerning the 24-hour action window for platforms.Tags: Meta, data request, risk prevention, regulation adjustment, content removal
Mr. Chaiyanat spoke about prosecuting platforms, stating that it depends on whether platforms consented to, supported, or benefited from the content dissemination. Information must be gathered first. If platforms profited or supported it, they will share liability under Section 15. Regarding whether platforms can be prosecuted under the Computer Crime Act, he said it is possible but awaits Meta’s data clarification.Tags: platform liability, prosecution, Computer Crime Act, evidence gathering
Meanwhile, Police Major General Chanannat said that after news broke, the central social media center detected three live streaming accounts on Saturday night and two more on Sunday, totaling five. These avatar accounts used images of attractive individuals as profiles. The origin remains unverified, whether from Thailand or abroad. The live streams included links designed to collect viewer data, a cybercrime technique known as phishing, where criminals impersonate trusted organizations, violating Section 14 of the Computer Crime Act.Tags: police, avatar accounts, phishing, cybercrime, live streaming, investigation
Furthermore, there is information linking the phishing to a hospital in Georgia, abroad. Authorities will investigate what the collected data is used for. It is believed to be a process involving link attachments, phishing, reposting, or reposting related to online gambling websites.Tags: phishing, international link, hospital data, investigation, online gambling
Police Major General Niwet said that after the initial incident, cyber police immediately coordinated actions, but violations recurred. Facebook stated it has standards for monitoring. The police provided Facebook with data to examine offender behaviors that evade detection, such as wearing masks to bypass AI or using language to avoid content standards. He affirmed immediate coordination to prosecute account owners after the incidents.Tags: cyber police, Facebook cooperation, offender evasion, prosecution, monitoring standards
Upon inspection during live streams, tens of thousands viewed the content. Videos were posted on pornographic websites and linked to online gambling. Authorities will investigate those who exploit these clips. A warning was issued that sharing such content is punishable under the Computer Crime Act, and those forwarding it also bear responsibility. Facebook will provide requested data as evidence for prosecuting offenders.Tags: live stream viewership, content exploitation, pornography, online gambling, legal warning, Facebook evidence
In principle, if Facebook provides data, prosecution is straightforward due to multiple pieces of evidence. Legal action will focus mainly on Thai individuals who disseminate the content. For content creators from other countries, information will be forwarded to Interpol or relevant countries for action, depending on their laws.Tags: prosecution, evidence, international cooperation, Interpol, legal jurisdiction