Education Ministry Urges Public to Report LINE OpenChat Bullying
Deputy Education Minister Linthiporn Warinwatsroch urged the public to report cyberbullying in LINE OpenChat groups using the app's reporting feature. The call follows a ministry-wide order for schools and rights centers to accelerate action against online harassment of students. Officials say public participation is key to making online spaces safer for children.
Deputy Education Minister Linthiporn Warinwatsroch posted on her personal page regarding Education Minister Pol. Gen. Permpoon Chidchob's order after the ministry directed rights protection centers, area offices, and schools nationwide to urgently report LINE OpenChat groups involved in bullying children. Ms. Linthiporn said that beyond the ministry's own rights protection centers, she is inviting the public to jointly monitor risky OpenChat groups by reporting them directly to LINE's system. "Stop online bullying starting at our fingertips!" she wrote. "Join in reporting LINE OpenChat groups used to harass or threaten others, to restore safe spaces for students. Bullying, hate speech, and shaming online are not fun — they can cause psychological wounds and make children feel unsafe. If you see an OpenChat group with inappropriate behavior, don't let it pass!" She outlined four simple steps: enter the offending OpenChat group, tap the report option in the menu, select a reason such as "creating a nuisance" or the most relevant issue, then confirm and send. Every justified report helps LINE review and take action against groups violating its rules. The public is urged to be whistleblowers, stop harassment, and protect the dignity and safety of students, because a safe online world starts with all of us.
