TAmendments expected to come into force this week, placing Thailand among more liberal Southeast Asian nations on reproductive rights.
By Zsombor Peter
9 Feb 2021
Thailand’s parliament has passed changes to the country’s criminal code, giving women full abortion rights in the first trimester of their pregnancy, almost a year after a top court ruled that existing curbs ran counter to the constitution.
Pro-choice groups have met the move with muted praise. They say the amendments do not go far enough and warn that many women may still turn to risky illegal abortions unless the government also commits to raising awareness and expanding access.