Akkharanat has ordered the Rights Protection Center, education zones, and schools across the country to urgently report LINE OpenChat groups that bully children and to coordinate with LINE Thailand to promptly close inappropriate groups by the end of today.
On 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Akkharanat Kankittinan, Deputy Minister of Education and Chair of the Rights, Freedom, and Safety Protection Center, directed the center's directors, education zone directors, and school directors nationwide to urgently inspect and report LINE OpenChat groups exhibiting bullying or harassment toward children and youth to prevent impacts on students' mental health and safety.
Akkharanat stated that he has instructed related agencies to swiftly inspect LINE OpenChat groups for inappropriate behavior. Upon identifying groups bullying or harassing children and youth, they must promptly report to the platform and coordinate with LINE Thailand, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, and cyber police to jointly investigate and close groups causing harm to children and youth.
“Bullying of children and youth through online channels is an issue that cannot be ignored, as each act of bullying can cause long-term psychological wounds to the children. We must act quickly to manage this and not allow these groups to become spaces where anyone can bully or harm others without accountability,” Akkharanat said.
He also requested education zone directors and school directors nationwide to closely monitor the situation and raise awareness among teachers, parents, and students to collectively watch for online bullying issues, ensuring schools remain safe spaces for children and youth.