In an effort to enhance Thailand’s cybersecurity infrastructure, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and Google Cloud have announced a strategic collaboration to improve cyber resilience. The initiative, launched during Safer Songkran, aligns with ongoing efforts to protect citizens and government entities from escalating cyber threats. This alliance builds on the Thai government’s existing collaboration with Google to enhance online security.
As part of this partnership, NCSA and Google Cloud will engage in threat intelligence sharing and develop incident response capabilities to counter evolving cyber threats. This collaboration is particularly crucial as digital transformation in Thailand accelerates, making strong cybersecurity measures a necessity.
One key achievement highlighted was Google Play Protect’s anti-scam feature, launched in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) in 2024, which has successfully blocked over 6.6 million high-risk app installations. To further enhance mobile security, new protections have been introduced to mitigate social engineering attacks that target Thai users.
Thailand Government’s Commitment to Cyber Resilience
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Jantararuangtong, emphasized the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity to stop online scams. He acknowledged Google’s commitment to this cause, stating:
“Strengthening cybersecurity and combating online scams are paramount and urgent priorities for the government, especially as organizations and individuals increasingly embrace digital innovation. We commend Google for its proactive and continuous efforts in collaborating with us to safeguard citizens online through its cyber literacy programs and implementation of enhanced anti-scam features in Google Play Protect on Android devices.”
Secretary General of NCSA, Amorn Chomchoey, reiterated the importance of combining skilled talent with advanced technology. He highlighted how Google Cloud Cybershield and Mandiant’s expertise will serve as critical tools in strengthening Thailand’s cyber defenses.
A Coordinated National Cyber Defense Strategy
NCSA will deploy Google Cloud Cybershield, an AI-powered security platform that integrates automation, analytics, and threat intelligence. This initiative will enhance centralized monitoring of security threats across public sector entities.
Through ThaiCERT, Thailand’s national cyber defense center, a more streamlined and coordinated response to cyber threats targeting government agencies and critical infrastructure will be established.
Key components of the collaboration include:
- Threat Intelligence Sharing: Google Cloud will provide NCSA access to Google Threat Intelligence, Mandiant’s threat insights, and VirusTotal’s database. This will help the government understand and counter cybercriminal tactics and state-sponsored attacks.
- Incident Response Training: Mandiant consultants will train information security professionals in incident response, digital forensics, and malware analysis. These initiatives will expand Thailand’s pool of cybersecurity experts within the public sector.
Protecting Thai Citizens from Cyber Threats
Beyond national security, the partnership also aims to enhance individual user protection. NCSA and Google Cloud will integrate Google Cloud Web Risk into government cybersecurity frameworks to defend against online scams and phishing attempts.
Web Risk APIs will provide real-time intelligence on malicious websites, allowing NCSA to proactively block access to dangerous URLs. This capability mirrors the functionality of Google Safe Browsing, which analyzes over 10 billion URLs daily and protects more than five billion devices worldwide.
Google Cloud’s Thailand Country Director, Annop Siritikul, highlighted the economic importance of cybersecurity:
“Thailand’s digital economy is set to grow from US$46 billion in 2024 to at least US$100 billion by 2030. At Google Cloud, we believe we can contribute meaningfully toward the collective cyber defense that’s required to safeguard this future growth.”
Enhanced Mobile Security Against Scams
Thailand was among the first countries to implement Google Play Protect’s anti-scam feature in 2024. The feature has since prevented over 6.6 million high-risk app installations on more than 1.4 million Android devices in the country.
In 2025, Google introduced additional security measures to counter cybercriminals who use social engineering tactics over phone calls. Now, the toggle switch to disable Play Protect’s app scanning feature is locked during phone calls, preventing scammers from deceiving users into disabling security protections.
Digital Future for Thailand
The Safer Songkran initiative, launched under the Safer with Google program, continues to empower Thai citizens with essential cybersecurity tools and knowledge. The collaboration between NCSA and Google Cloud is a significant step toward building a more secure digital ecosystem for Thailand, ensuring that individuals and organizations can safely benefit from digital transformation.
By adopting AI-driven security technologies, advanced threat intelligence, and public-private collaboration, Thailand is strengthening its position as a leader in cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific region.
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