Cyber Police Launch ‘Cyber C.A.T.’ Campaign to 3,000 Chiang Mai Students on Online Scams

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In a proactive move to protect students from the growing threat of cybercrime, the commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau Region 4 (CCIB 4), Police Major General Kritach Bunrungrattanayot, launched the Cyber C.A.T. (Cyber Children Assistant Team)programme at Dara Academy in Chiang Mai on 21 July.

The initiative, backed by Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiuphan, Commissioner of the CCIB, aims to build awareness and digital resilience among young people through the “Smile of a Scammer” campaign, warning students not to rush into transferring money in suspicious circumstances.

Held at the Barbara McKinley Hall in Wat Ket Subdistrict, the event saw senior police officers, including Pol. Colonel Narawat Kamphilo, Pol. Colonel Suban Chokphimpha, and other officials, deliver cyber safety lectures to around 3,000 students across three sessions.

The sessions were divided as follows:

• 11:00–12:00 – 1,000 students from Mathayom 3 - 6

• 13:00–14:00 – 1,000 students from Prathom 4–6

• 14:30–15:30 – 1,000 students from Mathayom 1 and 2

The key topic was “Understanding and Avoiding Online Scams and Cybercrime”, with officers offering practical tips on identifying digital threats and emphasising the dangers of phishing, fake online shops, and identity theft.

Students were also introduced to vital resources including the Cyber Check app, the Cyber Police Facebook page, and the national cybercrime hotline 1441. Officers encouraged students and teachers alike to follow, like, and share cyber safety information through social media to help spread awareness among their peers.

The Cyber C.A.T. campaign reflects the growing emphasis on cyber education and community-based crime prevention, equipping the next generation with the tools to stay safe in an increasingly digital world.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-23