Operating since 2012, INWIPTV (formerly FWIPTV) charged users a subscription price of 300 Thai baht (approximately US $10) per month for access to a broad range of content, including from the U.S., international, and Thai markets as well as live sports and adult content. The illegal service had about 100,000 subscribers, which produced about 200 million baht (US$5.6 million) in revenue.
A raid by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of the Thailand Ministry of Justice shut down INWIPTV, one of the country’s most notorious illegal IPTV services, with support from the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), and True Visions, a Thailand-based TV operator.
According to local reports, INWIPTV distributed movies including works from Warner Bros, Netflix, and others; plus sports programming from the Premier League.
But the lion’s share of revenue was generated by links to online gambling Web sites, which generated an estimated 1 billion baht ($28 million). The operators used various techniques to conceal illegal links and to hide a possible money laundering operation.
Search and Seizure
The DSI obtained search warrants and conducted coordinated search operations across six locations in Nonthaburi and Bangkok on September 21. Twelve employees were brought in for questioning as part of the search operations.
Additionally, over 150 pieces of evidence were seized, including large-scale unauthorized signal transmission equipment, 46 servers, electronic storage devices, financial documents and records, and multiple IPTV devices.
Why it matters
“By shutting down piracy services, we not only protect Thai youth and communities from harm but also support the country’s creative economy,” said Sompan Charumilinda, Executive Vice Chairman of True Visions. “These results are possible thanks to the strong cooperation we have received from both Thai authorities and global organizations like ACE. We remain committed to fighting piracy in all its forms, and the progress achieved here is proof that enforcement works.”
“We commend the DSI for their decisive action in Operation DEV Shutdown against a key IPTV target in Thailand,” “The case is testament to the power of our strategic partnerships with local law enforcement and our local ACE member True Visions.”
Further reading
Thai authorities, supported by ACE, raid and shut down notorious illegal IPTV service. Press release. October 3, 2025. Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE)
DSI raids INWIPTV, linked to gambling website causing billions in losses. News report. September 30, 2025. Channel 5 (Thailand)
Authorities raid ‘INWIPTV’ and shut down illegal IPTV operation. Article. October 3, 2025. Troypoint
