1 in 5 children face child sexual abuse online: UNICEF
UNICEF's survey of 21 countries, including Thailand, found online abuse of children aged 12 to 17 between 2020 and 2025, as Thailand's 1300 hotline remains a resource for families. The story 1 in 5 children face child sexual abuse online: UNICEF as seen on Thaiger News .
- Why it matters
- The survey documents the scale of online child sexual abuse globally and in Thailand, where a dedicated hotline exists to report cases and support families.
- Most affected
- Children aged 12 to 17 in the surveyed countries — One in five experienced online sexual abuse during the period.
Thai families — Access to Thailand's 1300 hotline for reporting and support. - Likely next
- Whether UNICEF publishes country-specific breakdowns showing Thailand's rate compared to other surveyed nations.