Listen to this articleAustralia notched up a world first last December when it imposed a nationwide social media ban on users under 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill. The Ipsos Education Monitor 2025 found 87% of respondents in Thailand believe children under 14 should not be allowed to use social media. Denmark plans to ban social media for under-15s, while Norway is considering a similar move. By contrast, a 2024 attempt in Utah to restrict social media access for under-18s without parental consent was blocked by a federal judge. Many parents argue the rule is difficult to align with daily family routines, while some students continue accessing social media through school tablets or computers.

Source: Bangkok Post January 11, 2026 22:29 UTC