The Implementation of Internet Policy for Child Online Protection in Thailand
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This research article aimed to studying the cause and necessity of internet policy formulation for protecting children online in Thailand, policy implementation guideline, and factors affecting internet policy implementation failure. The research findings revealed that the policy have to be implemented in order to solve the problems and prevent online threats and risks of the children as the main cause is continuous problem occurring since 2002, which tend to be worse. Thereafter, the government realized the significance of problems and there was also pressure from international organizations and non-governmental organizations. The outcome of policy implementation indicated the lack of clear and specific policy and laws. Moreover, albeit many collaborating agencies, there was still no integration and mutual support. As a result, the policy objectives could not be achieved when taking the criteria of outputs and adequacy into account. According to these criteria, the unsuccessful implementation of the policy emerged from six factors: (1) policy’s clarity and coverage; (2) capabilities of implementing agency, (3) front-line implementers, (4) supports from the local authorities, the private sector, and the stakeholders, (5) policy resources, and (6) political support. The study also discovered two additional factors, which were complexity of implementation and communication and coordination.
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