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Child Adoption Act B.E. 2522 (1979).

Main Region

First Region

Thailand
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
1979-04-22
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Sets out the principle and procedures for the adoption of a child in Thailand. All adoptions are to be arranged by the Public Welfare Department. Licences may be granted by the Department to child welfare organisations. The Act also establishes the Child Adoption Board which is to issue regulations, consider and decide on the adoption of children, resolve problems related with adoption and consult with concerned parties. The Director-General, provincial governors or competent officials have the power to inspect where the child is in order to evaluate the living conditions of the child. Authorisation from the Minster is needed before a child can be adopted overseas. There is also a probationary period for adoption.

Implementing Text region

Electronic region

Monograph region

    Monograph title
    Laws Relating to Prevention and Combating Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking in Women and Children
    Author
    Bureau of Anti-trafficking in Women and Children
    Publisher
    Department of Social Development and Welfare, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security
    Place of publication
    Thailand
    Page range
    pp. 41-51

Serial region

    Serial title
    Royal Gazette
    Date
    1979-04-22
    Volume
    Vol. 96
    Number
    Part Special