The Thai House of Representatives has approved a draft amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code, known as the “Child Protection Bill,” which prohibits corporal punishment against children.

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The bill, reviewed by the Extraordinary Committee on Law Amendments, advanced through both its second and third readings. The committee has called on relevant government agencies to review existing laws to ensure alignment with this amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code.

During the parliamentary debate, members highlighted that parental discipline should focus on correcting behavior without resorting to physical or psychological abuse. Several MPs advocated for alternatives to corporal punishment, sharing their experiences raising children without physical discipline. They emphasized that refraining from hitting children is a universally accepted principle. Acts of physical punishment, they noted, can hinder a child’s development.

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Naark Rojanasuvan
National News Bureau of Thailand