Govt supports Kind Classroom to reduce bullying

Thairath•Politics•4d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government is promoting the "Kind Classroom" initiative to proactively support student mental health and create safe school environments.

•Captain Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaikon announced the initiative on August 22, 2026.
•The project supports the Ministry of Education's "Learn Well, Be Happy" policy.
•Four key guidelines were established to create "Kind Classrooms," focusing on mental health care and safety.
•The Department of Mental Health and OBEC are implementing mental health first aid and screening systems.

•On August 22, 2026, Captain Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaikon revealed the government's support for the "Kind Classroom" initiative.
•The government is driving the Ministry of Education's "Learn Well, Be Happy" policy to make schools safe spaces for students, teachers, and educational personnel.
•The government designated four key guidelines for "Kind Classrooms": student mental health care, systematic cooperation networks, psychologically safe environments, and teacher support in observation and counseling.
•Guidance counselors and advisory teachers are positioned as the front line to listen, observe, and provide initial mental health assistance.
•The Department of Mental Health and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) are promoting mental health first aid, initial counseling, and surveillance of behavioral, emotional, and social issues.
•The government is utilizing the HERO OBEC Care and Mental Health Check-in systems to screen, monitor, and follow up on student welfare.
•A 24-hour mental health service via hotline 1323 is available for teachers, students, and parents.
•The initiative aims to prevent and manage bullying in both real life and online environments.

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Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaikon(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for the "Learn Well, Be Happy" policy.

Department of Mental Health(กรมสุขภาพจิต)

The agency pushing for mental health first aid and behavioral surveillance in schools.

Office of the Basic Education Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการศึกษาขั้นพื้นฐาน)ℹ️

The agency, also known as OBEC, pushing for mental health first aid and student behavioral surveillance.

Learn Well, Be Happy(เรียนดี มีความสุข)

A policy of the Ministry of Education supported by the government.

Kind Classroom(ห้องเรียนใจดี)

A government-supported proactive initiative to care for student mental health and reduce bullying.