Police Launch Cybersecurity Awareness Drive at Chulalongkorn University
Thai police launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign at Chulalongkorn University for 1,200 students, citing 23 fraud cases with losses exceeding 24 million baht in recent months across Bangkok jurisdictions. The "Cyber Vaccine" program a
Thai police and Chulalongkorn University held a cybersecurity awareness seminar titled "Cyber Vaccine" for approximately 1,200 new students on August 15, 2025. The program aimed to educate young people about online crimes affecting children, youth, and families, while offering practical self-protection strategies against cyber fraud. Police officers and community liaison officers who attended will share the knowledge with schools, communities, and residents in their areas.
Deputy National Police Chief Wasant Techaachai disclosed that from late last year through July and early August 2025, student victims in the Pathumwan, Bang Rak, Yanawa, and Suthisarn police jurisdictions numbered 23, with combined losses exceeding 24 million baht. He likened the cybersecurity education campaign to a vaccine during the Covid pandemic, stating that arrest and prevention alone are insufficient. Techaachai called for Chulalongkorn students and staff to serve as role models to prevent similar incidents nationwide, emphasizing that victims suffer not only financial loss but severe psychological harm. He noted that engineering and medical students have been hit hardest and urged all attendees to share this knowledge with family and friends to raise awareness about online crime threats and prevention measures.
