Thai Ministry of Education Urges Public to Report Cyberbullying on LINE OpenChat

On November 10, 2026, Linthiporn Warinwatchararoj, Assistant to the Minister of Education, announced a collaborative effort to address the rise of cyberbullying targeting students. Following directives from Deputy Minister of Education Akaranan Kankittinan, the Ministry has mobilized its student rights protection centers, regional educational offices, and schools nationwide to actively monitor and report harmful content on the LINE OpenChat platform. The initiative aims to curb online harassment, public shaming, and discriminatory behavior that can cause significant psychological distress to students. Beyond institutional efforts, the Ministry is calling on the general public to assist in identifying and reporting groups that facilitate bullying or harassment. Officials have outlined a four-step process for users to flag inappropriate groups directly within the LINE application. This campaign is part of a broader strategy to restore a safe digital environment for students. While the Ministry is actively coordinating with schools to monitor these platforms, the effectiveness of these reporting mechanisms and the speed of platform moderation remain to be confirmed. Residents and visitors should be aware that online harassment is being treated as a serious social issue in Thailand, and public participation in reporting such behavior is currently being encouraged by government authorities.