The previous year’s research results indicate a strong trend in distribution of pornographic publications to students in vocational training and secondary schools.
Worse still, some media open up gambling channels, particularly betting on football, via the internet, with internet cafes acting as betting agencies in the provinces. Punting has become widespread among young people. Gambling does not only have an economic impact on the gamblers, but as shown by Kasikorn Research Centre, gambling also leads to health problems such as stress and depression.