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Child refugees deserve better
News, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2023
» Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist country, takes pride in having compassion as a core societal value. Thus, how astonishing the contradiction that it is the only nation that officially refuses to aid child refugees.
Looking beyond child rearing
News, Published on 05/11/2023
» A decline in birth rates is an issue experienced by countries across the world, and Thailand is no exception. From 1963 to 1983, the average birth rate in Thailand was about 1 million a year. Fast forward to 2022, the total number of newborn babies dropped to 502,107 -- the lowest in 71 years -- while the death rate the same year was 595,965.
No more child labour
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/06/2024
» Today is "World Day Against Child Labour", reminding Thailand once again of the need to intensify efforts to eradicate the horrors of this scourge.
A child shall lead them
Life, Published on 13/04/2020
» Everyone is experiencing some level of Covid-19 panic -- young or old. Parents worry about their income and how they can keep their families safe. Children begin to worry when they can go back to school or when they can see their friends.
Australian nabbed for child abuse
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2020
» An Australian national wanted in his home country for sexually abusing a minor has been arrested at his home in Chachoengsao province, where he was living with his Thai wife and her family.
Pandemic raises child labour risks
Oped, Published on 06/10/2020
» According to the United Nations Global Compact, child labour is an "exploitation that is a violation of basic human right". Indeed, abolishing child labour is the declared policy of the international community and of almost all governments worldwide.
No room for child abuse
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/10/2020
» News regarding abuse of students at the Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek school, which has dominated headlines since last month, has raised concern among not just parents but also the public in regard to how young children should be treated by people who are supposed to be their role models.
Motorcyclist, child killed by truck
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 09/11/2020
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A man and a 15-month-old boy were killed and an 11-year-old injured when their motorcycle was sideswiped by a 10-wheel trailer truck in Chok Chai district on Sunday night.
Child bullying 'on the rise'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2018
» Bullying among children in Thailand is on the rise with a world ranking second only to Japan, Mental Health Department director-general Boonruang Triruangworawat said Sunday.
Five child porn suspects nabbed
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/05/2018
» Five suspects have been detained in a series of crackdowns on child pornographic websites, deputy Tourist Police chief Surachate Hakparn said Friday.