"Akkaranan" warns parents and schools nationwide to monitor pages and chat groups bullying children and youth, urging teachers to investigate promptly, open safe reporting channels, and emphasizing not to worsen the situation for victims.
On 9 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Deputy Education Minister Akkaranan Kankittinan posted on his personal Facebook warning parents and schools nationwide to watch for pages and chat groups that bully children and youth through exposing, mocking, harassing, and sharing others’ personal images and information to cause shame. He requested parents to closely care for and talk with their children and to avoid participating in such pages or groups.
Akkaranan stated that bullying is no joke; it can cause severe psychological wounds and put children at risk of self-harm. He urged children and youth not to post, share, or worsen the situation for victims.
He also urged schools nationwide—not just in Kanchanaburi province—to jointly monitor and inspect this issue. Teachers and school administrators should open safe reporting channels and provide immediate assistance when problems arise, protect children’s identities, and avoid repeatedly sharing related content. Reports can be made to the Ministry of Education’s Rights, Freedom, and Safety Protection Center.
If bullying is witnessed, Akkaranan asked to preserve evidence and promptly inform parents, teachers, or relevant agencies. For children who are victims, parents should listen without blame and reassure them, “You are not alone” and not facing the problem by themselves. He emphasized that children’s safety is a collective responsibility.
He reiterated that group creators, page administrators, ringleaders, and participants will be investigated. If their actions are illegal, authorities will coordinate strict legal action without leniency.