Thailand Ends Corporal Punishment, Ushers in New Era for Kids

With the publication of the measure in the Royal Gazette, Thailand becomes the 68th country in the world to prohibit physical and psychological violence for educational purposes. The ban comes after years of international and internal pressure, but the crux of cultural resistance in family settings remains. UNICEF asks the government to accompany the law with appropriate educational measures.

TIJUANA, MARCH 28, 2025.- With the purpose of expressly prohibiting corporal and humiliating punishment as corrective methods by parents, guardians and any person responsible for their care and education, the plenary of the State Congress unanimously approved the amendment to section 45 of the Law for the Protection and Defense of the Rights of Children and Adolescents of Baja California, In ordinary session held in the city of Tijuana. Initiali…

Save the Children | Thailand Becomes 68th Country to Ban Corporal Punishment Against Children, but Global Target Still 60 Years Away – Save the Children

Thailand Becomes 68th Country to Ban Corporal Punishment Against Children, but Global Target Still 60 Years Away – Save the Children Noblin, Janel Thu, 03/27/2025 - 19:06 Media Contact: Diana Oberoi +1 (202) 286-1421 (M) BANGKOK (March 27, 2025) – Thailand became the 68th country to ban the use of corporal punishment this week, but it will still take 60 years to meet a global target to eliminate all forms of violence against children, Save th…

The new provision will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the State of Baja California.

Thailand Ends Corporal Punishment, Ushers in New Era for Kids

Refrence picture courtesy of Freepik Thailand took a historic step by axing all forms of corporal punishment, carving a brighter future for kids across the nation. The monumental change to Section 1567 was published in the Royal Gazette on Monday, March 24, cementing Thailand’s spot as the 68th nation worldwide to make homes, schools, and care centres free from violent discipline. UNICEF Thailand hailed this as a giant leap for children’…