By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai
THAILAND – The Thai government is moving to crack down on digital crimes targeting minors, with the Cabinet approving a draft bill to amend the Criminal Code and introduce five new offenses related to online child exploitation.
Officials said the amendments aim to address gaps in existing laws, which have failed to keep pace with technological advancements that expose children and young people to heightened risks online.
The cross-border nature of these digital crimes further complicates enforcement and prevention efforts.
Under the proposed changes, the revised Criminal Code will define and criminalize five specific offenses — including luring children for sexual purposes, inappropriate sexual conversations, and online bullying.
Catholic schools strengthen child safeguarding policies
In response to evolving legal frameworks and mounting concerns over child protection, the Catholic Education Council of Thailand (CECT) reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring student safety across its institutions.
“The safeguarding of our students is our top priority,” said Fr Paul Ekarat Homprathum, Secretary General of CECT. “We are committed to complying with Child Safe Standards and have been working with our schools to meet these requirements and fulfill our legal obligations.”
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