Ploytale emphasized that the Royal Thai Police have no policy requiring the public to pay fines via SMS containing links or QR Codes. She warned against clicking links or scanning QR Codes under any circumstances and advised verifying tickets only through “Thang Rat,” “Police Care,” or “PTM.”Tags: [Royal Thai Police, Scams, Traffic Tickets, SMS Fraud, QR Code Warning]
On 13 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Ploytale Laksameesangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Royal Thai Police found fake SMS messages circulating, falsely claiming overdue traffic tickets and including links prompting recipients to check or pay fines. These messages often use seemingly credible and urgent language. Scammers send SMS from unfamiliar numbers with texts like “RTP: You have an outstanding e-Ticket balance, please pay at...” followed by a shortened link. Clicking the link leads to a fake website designed to mimic the official traffic ticket system, displaying details such as ticket number, vehicle registration, offense, and fine amount to appear legitimate, then tricks users into submitting personal and credit/debit card information and making payments on the fake site.Tags: [SMS Scam, Traffic Fine Fraud, Fake Websites, Personal Data Theft, Credit Card Fraud]
Ms. Ploytale stressed that the Royal Thai Police do not request or demand fine payments via SMS containing links or QR Codes. If people receive such messages, they should not click links, scan QR Codes, or enter personal or credit/debit card information, especially if the message pressures for payment or threatens legal consequences. She urged people to stay calm and verify information through official channels themselves.Tags: [Royal Thai Police, Fraud Warning, SMS Scams, Public Advisory, Payment Verification]
The public can check traffic tickets online through the “Thang Rat” application by navigating to “All Services” > “Vehicles” > “Check Traffic Ticket,” which allows viewing and paying outstanding tickets. They can also check via the “Police Care” app or the Royal Thai Police’s PTM traffic ticket system website at ptm.police.go.th/eTicket. If any suspicious activity or questions arise, people can report or seek assistance at the Royal Thai Police hotlines 191 or 1599, available 24 hours.Tags: [Traffic Ticket Checking, Online Payment, Police Care App, PTM Website, Public Assistance]