Officers from the Investigation Unit of Division 2, Tourist Police Bureau 3 made the arrest on Sunday (Mar 15) after receiving an automated alert from the AI surveillance system, which is designed to match faces captured on CCTV with outstanding warrants held by the Crime Suppression Division.
Police reported that the system flagged an individual wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court.
The suspect faces multiple charges, including jointly failing to pay wages in lieu of advance notice, failing to provide legally required compensation, and failing to comply with orders issued by a labour inspector.
Following the alert, officers moved to locate and apprehend the suspect. He was taken into custody without incident and handed over to investigators at Kathu Police Station for further legal proceedings.
Authorities did not release the suspect’s name.
The use of AI-enabled CCTV technology has become an increasingly prominent tool for law enforcement in Thailand, particularly in tourist areas such as Phuket, where authorities have expanded surveillance networks to enhance public safety and track individuals wanted under court-issued warrants.
In a previous case last month, a suspect linked to a B3.7 million beauty clinic fraud involving more than 20 victims was also apprehended after being identified by an AI camera at Phuket International Airport.
Police say the continued integration of artificial intelligence with national crime databases is significantly improving their ability to track and detain suspects, particularly those attempting to evade arrest in busy public areas.
The suspect in the latest case remains in custody as legal proceedings continue.