Geneva: Rangsiman Rome, a member of the Thai parliament from the People’s Party, spearheaded a debate on a draft resolution to address the issue of “Scammers and Transnational Organized Crime” during a plenary session of the International Parliament. The resolution, which was overwhelmingly supported, has been added to the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) “urgent agenda.” Rangsiman proposed the creation of 11 committees to refine the resolution before its global enforcement. He noted that a Cambodian representative participated and requested a quota, despite their absence during the vote.
According to Thai News Agency, on the morning of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Geneva International Convention Center in Switzerland, Rangsiman presented a draft resolution titled “Parliamentary Actions to Combat Transnational Organized Crime, Cybercrime and Hybrid Threats to Democracy and Human Security” to the 151st IPU General Assembly. Proposed by Thailand and its allies, the resolution received overwhelming support, securing a place on the IPU’s “Emergency Item” agenda.
This marks a significant achievement for Thai parliamentary representatives, with “Team Thailand” led by President Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives, successfully pushing for the draft resolution’s inclusion as an Emergency Item. This move highlights the global importance of addressing the issue of scammers and cross-border cybercrime, a growing concern in Southeast Asia, including Thailand.
During the IPU General Assembly, Rangsiman Rome emphasized the critical need to tackle scammers and transnational organized crime, describing them as “hybrid crimes” that are no longer a distant threat. He highlighted the broad impacts of these crimes, including property loss, human rights violations, and threats to democracy, which have become global concerns.
Rome pointed out that these crimes have become lucrative economic activities for organized crime groups, affecting countries’ GDPs. He stressed the global nature of the problem and the need for international collaboration.
Rome underlined parliament’s crucial role, stating, “We are guardians of democratic institutions, defenders of human rights, and bridges between law and justice.” He acknowledged the urgency of addressing hybrid crises, such as cybercrime and transnational drug cartels, which undermine public confidence and national sovereignty.
In his concluding remarks, Rome expressed his commitment to ensuring true participation and collaboration for the safety of people and the planet. The next step involves forming an 11-member committee representing all six IPU regional groups, with Rangsiman likely to be nominated.
Cambodia’s involvement is notable, as its parliamentary representatives did not support the draft resolution or attend the voting meeting. Instead, they expressed interest in joining the committee, with support from China. This raises questions about Cambodia’s intentions and its role in the process.