#Protection

A stark warning echoes from Mexico that could reshape Thailand’s booming coastal tourism. In the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, millions seek whale sharks, dolphins, and vibrant reefs. Yet new evidence shows that even well-intentioned protections can fail without strong enforcement, training, and stakeholder engagement. Thailand’s tourism sector, worth more than $60 billion annually, faces a paradox: rapid growth and rising revenue alongside increasing risk to the very marine ecosystems that attract visitors.

A new UK law requiring age verification on pornography sites aims to shield minors, but safety experts warn it may push curious teens toward riskier corners of the internet. Critics say stricter checks could drive youth to smaller sites with fewer safeguards, potentially increasing exposure to criminal exploitation and harmful content. As policymakers and parents debate how to protect children while recognizing young people’s online realities, the discussion has gained global relevance, including for Thailand.