DE and MonoMax discussed stronger takedown measures against illegal websites, enhancing public-private cooperation to combat copyright infringement and online gambling during FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ms.Nan Boontida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society, and Mr.Nawamin Prasopnet, Chief Executive Officer of Mono Next Public Company Limited, held discussions on measures to prevent and suppress illegal websites and platforms involved in online gambling and copyright infringement related to FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasts.
Ms.Nan Somchai said the Government, through the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), places great importance on combating online crime, intellectual property infringement, and online gambling, particularly during FIFA World Cup 2026.
Between 10 and 24 June 2026, the Illegal Website Monitoring Center of the DE Ministry blocked 12,671 URLs linked to copyright infringement and online gambling. Of these, 4,496 URLs were blocked under court orders, while another 8,175 URLs were removed in cooperation with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
During the meeting, Mono Next Public Company Limited, the official broadcasting rights holder for FIFA World Cup 2026 and the English Premier League in Thailand, expressed its readiness to integrate data and work closely with the DE Ministry’s Illegal Website Monitoring Center. The cooperation will help accelerate the process of blocking illegal platforms immediately after violations are detected, further strengthening enforcement against unlawful online activities.
“The Government, through the DE Ministry, conducts 24-hour monitoring and enforcement against illegal online activities. We are ready to work closely with the private sector to combat illegal websites and platforms. This cooperation will speed up the coordination and takedown process while helping prevent offences that affect the public, society, and the digital economy. The Government remains fully committed to reducing public harm and supporting Thailand’s economic growth,” said Ms.Nan.
The public can report websites related to online gambling during FIFA World Cup 2026 through the GCC Hotline 1111 ext. 87, available 24 hours a day, or by contacting the DE Ministry’s Illegal Website Monitoring Center via email at csoc@mdes.go.th