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Children in Thailand enjoy more rights to protection

9 Sept 17:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand significantly strengthened children's rights by amending its civil code (Section 1567 (2)) to explicitly ban all forms of corporal punishment, aligning with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
This landmark legal revision, published March 24, 2025, positions Thailand as the 68th country to outlaw violent discipline across all settings, ensuring comprehensive protection for children.
The Center for the Protection of Children’s Rights Foundation (CPCR) launched a free e-learning course to educate the public and professionals on children's rights, child protection, and positive, non-violent parenting methods.
Experts advocate for creative, non-violent approaches to child-rearing, emphasizing that discipline should not involve physical or emotional harm due to its severe negative long-term effects on development and well-being.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.