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Bangkok UN summit highlights urgent need to combat child abuse

May 20, 2024

A UN summit in Bangkok last week underscored the crisis of children being sexually exploited and abused both online and offline, while experts presented prevention and protection strategies.

Queen Suthida and Queen of Sweden speak out against child sexual abuse

May 17, 2024

Her Majesty Queen Suthida and Queen Silvia of Sweden attended the Child Protection Summit Bangkok 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok on Thursday on combating child sexual abuse.

BMA takes first step towards making Bangkok safe for children

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has initiated a child-safeguarding policy that aims to strengthen the city’s commitment to children’s rights.

2022 GSW wraps up with firm message on child protection

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2022

More than 600 female business leaders from 52 countries wrapped up the 32nd Global Summit of Women on Saturday with a firm final message of commitment to protecting children from human trafficking and cybercrime.

Frustration, boredom, financial problems all to blame for child abuse, says expert

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021

Over the past few years, the Department of Children and Youth has seen a significant increase in child abuse cases, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Rajanagarindra Institute said recently.

Buri Ram police chief threatens to prosecute parents as he rounds up 481 street racers

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019

Police in the Northeast province of Buri Ram rounded up 481 street racers this week and also threatened to hold the parents of the youth accountable for negligence resulting in wrongdoing – an offence that is punishable by three months in jail and/or a Bt30,000 fine.

Thailand needs child protection expertise at community level

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019

Violence against children is widespread in Thai society. Figures from the Public Health Ministry reveal that nearly 9,000 children were treated in hospitals due to abuse in 2017, mostly having suffered from sexual abuse. These figures are likely just the tip of the iceberg, as often only the most severe cases of abuse are reported.

Child protection agencies urge Italy to let rescued minors land

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019

Save the Children and other aid agencies on Saturday appealed to Italy to allow minors rescued in the Mediterranean to land, amid the latest diplomatic row over the fate of migrants saved at sea.

Ten upcoming laws touted as ‘protecting’ children

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018

Ten new laws will be introduced this year by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) in what the government trumpets as a “comprehensive” effort to protect children, including a particular focus addressing drug use and teenage pregnancy.

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