THE POLICY PROPOSAL AND LAW FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE ACCORDING TO ASEAN FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

Abstract

The purpose of this research article is to 1) Collect and analyze the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Violence against Children, 2) Collect and analyze policies and domestic laws regarding violence against children, and 3) To prepare policy proposals and laws to protect children's rights from violence in the light of the ASEAN framework agreement. This is an action research which collecting data through documentary research, semi-structured interviews, and non-participant observation. Target groups are those working with children such as teachers, psychologists, judges, public prosecutors and police. The sample was selected by using a purposive and chain method. The results of the research found that Thailand has implemented the ASEAN framework agreement more than countries in the ASEAN group. Including setting policies, amending the law and domestic mechanisms to protect children's rights. Policy issues include teen pregnancy and duplication of projects with the same characteristics. Legal issues include: the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 does not guarantee children's right to work, the Civil and Commercial Code, B.E. 2468 sets the minimum age for engagement and marriage is contrary to the Children's Rights Convention. Operational problems, some are caused by the attitude of the operator and the delay in the justice process. Therefore, children who are pregnant in adolescence must be brought back into the education system with emphasis on creating careers; integrate missions between agencies to reduce project duplication; Amending the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560 to ensure children's right to work; Amending the Civil and Commercial Code, B.E. 2468 to set the minimum age for engagement and marriage to be 18 years of age and section 1562 allows children to sue their parents in cases involving violence against children; Adjust the attitude of operators; Give top priority to cases of violence against children.