#Parentalcontrols

In the digital age, Thai parents are bombarded with advice about using parental controls, but new research and expert consensus confirm an unsettling truth: no matter how diligent parents are, technology’s current safeguards fall short of genuinely protecting children online. This reality, revealed by recent studies and policy debates, underscores a growing call for government and industry accountability, echoing urgent lessons from the United States that resonate strongly with Thailand’s increasingly tech-centric society (Inquirer).

In Thailand’s connected world, parental controls are everywhere. Yet new research and expert consensus show a hard truth: even the best parental vigilance cannot fully shield children from online risks. This reality calls for greater accountability from governments and industry, echoing lessons from global debates that resonate with Thailand’s tech-driven households and schools.

Thai parents juggle screens, apps, and games across multiple devices. Tools such as screen-time limits, content filters, and monitoring apps help, but trusted researchers warn they offer only partial protection. A growing concern is that unofficial control apps can threaten privacy and are often bypassed by tech-savvy youths. While these findings come from international sources, they are increasingly relevant as Thailand expands its digital infrastructure in homes and classrooms.