China’s leader Xi Jinping and visiting Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have vowed to crack down on the scam networks that plague Southeast Asia as the two met in Beijing.

Ms Paetongtarn told Mr Xi that Thailand looks forward to strengthening top-level exchanges and working more closely in areas such as connectivity, economy, trade and agriculture. It will also work with China and neighbouring countries to strengthen law enforcement, said a Chinese statement of the meeting.

In recent times, relations between the two Asian nations have been fraught with issues such as online fraud and safety concerns. Moreover, Beijing is seeking to strengthen its ties with Bangkok amid t