Thailand’s Ministry of Justice’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI), in collaboration with the anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and its Thailand-based member True Visions, has successfully shut down INWIPTV, one of the nation’s most infamous illegal streaming platforms.
Operating since 2012, INWIPTV (formerly FWIPTV) charged users a subscription price of 300 Thai baht (€7.89) per month for access to a broad range of content, including from the US, international, and Thai markets as well as live sports and adult content.
The service quickly gained popularity due to its affordable pricing and extensive library, attracting a substantial user base both within Thailand and internationally. INWIPTV offered a convenient alternative to traditional cable TV, leveraging internet streaming technology to deliver content directly to users’ devices. However, the platform’s operations raised concerns regarding copyright infringement, as much of the content provided was allegedly sourced without proper licensing agreements.
The DSI obtained search warrants and conducted coordinated search operations across six locations in Nonthaburi and Bangkok on September 21st. Twelve employees were brought in for questioning as part of the search operations.
Over 150 items of evidence were confiscated, including extensive unauthorized signal transmission equipment, 46 servers, electronic storage devices, financial records, and numerous IPTV devices.
“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.”
