Ex-PM Thaksin Urges Society to Listen, Not Isolate Bullying Victims
Former PM Thaksin called for society to listen to bullying victims rather than isolate them, following a school shooting that prompted many youth to share their untold experiences of harassment and exclusion.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra posted on Facebook about the shooting at Thepsirin Nonthaburi School, saying the incident has shaken the nation. Following the tragedy, many children and youth have come forward sharing their bullying experiences, many of which were previously unknown. Thaksin stated that bullying encompasses more than physical force or harsh words—it includes ignoring others, exclusion, ridicule, humiliation, and making someone feel worthless. These invisible wounds can linger for years. Schools should be safe spaces, families should be places of listening, and society should never leave anyone facing problems alone. Thaksin added a message to young people: differences are not justification for harm. Everyone is born different but everyone has value and deserves equal respect. To adults, he urged greater listening, observation, and faster intervention, as timely help can change a child's life. "No words or actions justify making someone lose faith in themselves. A good society is not measured by the absence of problems, but by our refusal to ignore each other's suffering. I express my condolences to all those affected," Thaksin concluded.
