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Thai Prosecutors Launch Legal Awareness Campaign for Students in Samut Prakan
The Office of the Attorney General has initiated a legal education program at a school in Samut Prakan to help students navigate social risks.
On August 18, 2026, Matichon Online reported that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) conducted a legal awareness event at a school in Samut Prakan province. Led by the OAG spokesperson, the initiative, titled 'Know = Aware' (Ru = Than), aims to provide students with essential legal knowledge to help them build resilience against various social threats and dangers.
For residents and expatriates, this initiative highlights the Thai government's ongoing efforts to improve legal literacy among the youth, which is often a precursor to broader community safety programs. While the event focused on students, such outreach programs are part of a wider strategy to foster a more informed and legally conscious society.
It remains to be confirmed whether this program will be expanded to other provinces or if it will become a recurring curriculum feature in schools nationwide. As this is an educational outreach effort, it does not directly impact current immigration or legal status for foreigners. Those interested in the specific legal topics covered during the session may monitor future updates from the Office of the Attorney General for further details on their public awareness strategies.