THAI AUTHORITIES SHUT DOWN MAJOR ILLEGAL IPTV OPERATION WITH ACE SUPPORT

Thai authorities have closed one of the country’s most prominent pirate IPTV networks following raids in Bangkok and Nonthaburi.

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), supported by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and local member True Visions, moved against INWIPTV—previously known as FWIPTV—which has been operating since 2012. The service charged around 300 baht (€7.60) a month for access to international and Thai content, including live sports and adult programming.

Coordinated search operations took place across six locations on September 21. Twelve employees were questioned, and more than 150 items of evidence were seized, including 46 servers, transmission equipment, storage devices, financial records and IPTV boxes.

“We commend the DSI for their decisive action in Operation DEV Shutdown against a key IPTV target in Thailand,” said Larissa Knapp, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Protection Officer for the MPA. “The case is testament to the power of our strategic partnerships with local law enforcement and our local ACE member True Visions.”

Sompan Charumilinda, Executive Vice Chairman of True Visions, added:

“By shutting down piracy services, we not only protect Thai youth and communities from harm but also support the country’s creative economy. These results are possible thanks to the strong cooperation we have received from both Thai authorities and global organizations like ACE.”

ACE said the closure demonstrates the effectiveness of local and international enforcement partnerships in tackling piracy across Asia.

Source: broadbandtvnews.com