Loan shark ads among 185 fake news items circulating: Digital Ministry

MDES Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn was accused on Wednesday during the censure debate of failing to combat the wave of cybercrime.

Pheu Thai Party MP for Loei Saran Timsuwan accused Chaiwut of protecting the government’s stability at the expense of the country’s economy and citizens, leaving them prey to cybercriminals.

Chaiwut denied the accusation, saying every country faced similar issues in the internet era and Thailand had established several agencies to combat cybercrime.

Meanwhile, MDES advised people to be cautious about information received via social media, urging them to report anything suspicious to the Anti-Fake News centre.