Gen Z Youth Lead Online Safety Campaign
Gen Z students are creating cyber safety warning videos through the Cyber Safe On Tour initiative to educate their peers and communities about online threats including scams, phishing links, and impersonation tactics.
Today's young generation no longer sees themselves as passive social media users or online victims, but instead are taking on the role of digital leaders and advocates to warn about online dangers and protect their communities through the Cyber Safe On Tour initiative under the Think Before You Click campaign. Organized by the Safe and Creative Media Development Fund in partnership with Change2561, the program brings together influencers and educational institutions to mobilize youth as a unified front against online threats.
The workshop atmosphere was filled with energy as Gen Z youth worked together to create cyber safety warning videos, drawing on their real-world social media experiences and guidance from influencer mentors to break down complex topics into simple, relatable messages for audiences of all ages.
Mimi Thaomi Pahm, a Grade 12 student at Satri Witthaya 2 School, shared her group's presentation on strangers sending suspicious links that led to account theft. She advised: "If you encounter this, activate airplane mode so they can't track you. Before clicking on anything designed to tempt you, think carefully and be mindful. Nobody gives you anything for free, so check thoroughly first."
Ja Ja Phra Porn Kham Ketu, Grade 11 at Phra Hruay Convent School, explained her group focused on online job scams that trick people into sending money upfront. She said: "We recommend calling or video-calling to verify the person is real, and researching online before clicking anything, because if you miss the warning signs, there's no turning back."
Boss Chayapol Saeng Arun Suksansoont, Grade 10 at Satri Witthaya 2, described her group's video about celebrities or famous people requesting money: "We suggest video-calling to check if it's AI or real. Whatever situation happens, you must stay alert and mindful."
Nam Mont Ornischa Karuledone Mat, Grade 11 at Phra Hruay Convent School, shared her group's warning about call center scams where imposters pretend to be grandchildren to trick elderly relatives into sending money. "We want to warn people and suggest they don't get distracted by urgent appeals. Younger family members should verify before elderly relatives act," she said.
Mill Pim Laphath Rayanasouk, Grade 10 at Phra Hruay Convent School, revealed her group's warning about suspicious links offering free prize draws or concert tickets. "When you click without thinking, your personal data or bank account gets hacked. We all need to be very careful," she noted.
Follow the youth safety videos on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube (Change2561), and TikTok (Cyber Safe On Tour).
