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Two weeks ago, police officers found 2002 dead baby in a temple in Bangkok. Most babies were died by abortion.  I was shocked! I know well that abortion clinics are around in Bangkok, but I never think the degree of abortion is such very high. Poor Thailand! I do not think that Thai abortion law is weak or needs some alteration, but I think girls or women should learn and understand the word “Mother.”

Under Criminal Law, section 301 states that any woman, causing herself to be aborted or allowing the other person to procure the abortion for herself, shall be imprisoned not out of three years or fined not out of six thousand Baht, or both.

Some people may think that the men should be imprisoned too because he is a part of giving a birth. Some men are selfish and run away immediately from the women when they know that the woman is having a baby. I partly agree. But unfortunately, the law does not provide a charge for such bad guys. In my view, nobody can force a pregnant women to cause herself to be aborted, except her herself. Only the pregnant women can decide whether a baby will be alive or not.

In addition, whoever procures abortion for a woman whether the woman gives consent or not shall be punished with imprisonment. Absolutely, a doctor shall go to jail. Furthermore, if an abortion by a doctor or any person causes other grievous bodily harm to the woman, the offender shall be punished with longer imprisonment.  For example, if the abortion goes bad, the woman becomes infirmity or chronic illness which may last throughout her life.

However, there is still an exception for lawful abortion. If the abortion is committed by a medical practitioner, and;

1. It is necessary for the sake of the health of such woman; or
2. The woman is pregnant on account of the commission of the offence as provide in Section 276, 277, 282, 283, or 284; the offender is not guilty.

For example, the woman is raped. Again, the law protects a baby’s life. So, even though a baby does not have a hand or a leg, a mother cannot cause herself to be aborted

Lastly, abortion would not happen if both men and women are ready to have their own family.

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