At the beginning of the new year, Thais likely celebrated the Year of the Golden Horse happily. Department stores, shops, and restaurants were bustling with promotions to attract shoppers.

People spent money buying goods, food, clothing, IT equipment, watching movies, concerts, and traveling, etc., with great enthusiasm.

Some also visited temples to make merit, undertaking pilgrimages to nine temples to bring good fortune to themselves and their families.

In addition, the tourism industry, hotels, resorts, and accommodations saw a large number of Thai and foreign tourists. Although not as many as in the past, it still stimulated the Thai economy, albeit slowly, amidst the economic slowdown.

And importantly, during the New Year period, the government announced the implementation of the Computer Crime Act regarding sexual harassment, because the beginning of the year is a time for partying, from homes to clubs, hotels, and resorts.

Therefore, some people may celebrate too hard, losing control and potentially harming others. Whether unintentional or deliberate, some people, such as the case of artist Dome Pakornlam who posted harassing comments to others, can commit acts of harassment.

The existence of this Computer Crime Act will help victims take legal action against those who commit sexual harassment through social media.

Therefore, users of online, digital, and social media must be careful and mindful every time they post, like, comment, or share. Any act of defamation, sexual harassment, or causing distress or annoyance to others is unacceptable.

This Year of the Golden Horse, may all Thais be mindful...happy, and refrain from violating the rights of others. I also send my support to the people of Isaan, East, and South who are suffering from border conflicts and floods, as well as to the brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives and those currently performing their duty to protect Thai territory from invasion...