Thai Senate Approves Landmark Change to Child Discipline Law

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In a historic move for children's rights, Thailand's Senate unanimously approved an amendment to Section 1567 of the Civil and Commercial Code, transforming the regulations surrounding parental discipline. This newly passed amendment, swiftly moving through all three readings in a single day, updates the existing clause that allowed parents to "punish the child in a reasonable manner for disciplinary purposes."

 

Key to the amendment is the prohibition of punishment involving abuse, violence, or any form of harm to a child's body or mind. It also mandates that disciplinary actions respect a child's human dignity, safeguarding their physical and mental well-being. A Senate spokesperson highlighted that parents maintain their rights to guide their children, but they must do so without resorting to harmful methods.

 

 

This legal update is intended to bring Thailand in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, of which it is a signatory. The new provisions stress that corrective strategies should not hinder a child's development or diminish their self-worth, representing a vital step towards addressing domestic violence and reinforcing child protection principles.

 

The next step for the amendment is submission to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who will present it to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua for royal assent before its official enactment.

 

-- 2024-12-17

 

 

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4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

updates the existing clause that allowed parents to "punish the child in a reasonable manner for disciplinary purposes."

 

But what about teachers?