In 2025, cyberbullying remains one of the most pressing issues in child digital safety. According to UNICEF Thailand and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), one in three teenagers (34%) aged 13–18 have experienced online harassment, insults, threats, or personal data leaks. Victims are mostly school and university students actively using social media, messaging apps, and platforms like TikTok, LINE, and Facebook.
Unlike the 2010s, when cyberbullying was largely ignored, Thailand now implements a comprehensive national strategy to protect youth online.
How Cyberbullying Manifests in 2025
Forms of aggression have become more diverse and widespread:
- Insults and humiliation in chats, comments, and direct messages;
- Sharing intimate photos without consent (doxxing, revenge porn);
- Fake accounts and deepfake content;
- Group harassment in private chats and anonymous apps;
- Ethnic, gender, and social attacks — especially against LGBTQ+ and migrants.
Legal Framework 2025
Since 2023, cyberbullying is classified as a criminal offense. Key laws:
- Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) — for unauthorized data sharing;
- Criminal Code (Section 328) — for defamation and threats;
- Cybercrime Prevention Act — for deepfakes, blackmail, harassment;
- Child and Youth Protection Act — for minors under 18.
Punishments: up to 5 years in prison and fines up to 100,000 THB.
Technology & Monitoring
Advanced tools are used to combat cyberbullying:
- AI moderation on LINE, TikTok, and Facebook (in cooperation with NBTC);
- Hotline 1300 — anonymous reporting for children and parents;
- "Safe Teen TH" app — blocks aggressive messages, saves evidence;
- Digital ID verification — to track anonymous accounts.
Education & Prevention
Since 2022, digital literacy and cybersecurity are part of the school curriculum:
- "Life in the Digital World" classes for grades 7–12;
- Model schools: 500 pilot schools with psychologists and IT mentors;
- "You Are Not Alone" campaigns — victim support via social media;
- Parent training through online courses and LINE bots.
Outlook 2025–2030
Expected:
- 30% reduction in cyberbullying by 2030;
- Development of a national early warning system using AI;
- Establishment of a National Cyber Abuse Support Center under the Ministry of Health;
- International recognition of Thailand’s model of digital child protection.
"Cyberbullying is not just 'teasing online'," said Director of the Department of Children and Youth Dr. Prae Pongpiwan. "It’s violence that can kill. We must stop it."
Have a teenager at home? My Thai Home helps you protect them from cyberbullying, respond to harassment, and access support. The digital world shouldn’t be a jungle. It must be safe.
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