Thai age of consent?

Thailand

The age of consent in Thailand is 15 (with the below caveat) as specified by article 279 of the Thai Criminal Code. The current legislation applies to all regardless of gender and/or sexual orientation, although it is a common misconception that it applies only to women.[citation needed]

However parts of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act which disallow any sexual contact with prostitutes under the age of 18, are widely interpreted by some local authorities to cover sexual acts classed as "obscenity for personal gratification". Also from the Penal Code Amendment Act of 1997 Section 283bis, having sex with a child under 18 is a compoundable offense even with the consent of that person. The parent or the child may file charges against the other side if he or she later regrets his or her own action. This ostensibly makes the Thai unfettered age of consent 18.

A high profile example of this application of the law was a statutory rape charge filed against the lead singer of the Thai band Big Ass for allegedly having had sex with a (then) 16 year old girl. The charge was filed by the girl after the singer refused to take responsibility for her baby. The singer has since been cleared of being the baby's father due to the results of a paternity test and he received 2 years suspended sentence.[37][38]

laphanphon wrote:15 for MB driver's license, though only renewed on yearly basis until 18, then a 5 year is issued................again, I THINK, but i don't think i am too far off.

i will search the rest of my guessimates, but think they are fairly accurate. repost if nobody corrects me, or not if i am correct.

nkstan wrote:Does anyone know the legal age a Thai must be to act w/o parents signature on consent forms?I thought it was 18,but obviously it is not .

For some reason ,the passport office refuses to accept the paperwork used to get my daughter initial passport and wants us to get new paperwork which would mean going to Burriram and bangkok,rounding up relatives to witness etc.!And as there is no emergency need for her to have a passport at the moment,I don't feel like making the trips necessary because of her fathers extortive requests for his permission and signature!

KHONDAHM wrote:

nkstan wrote:Does anyone know the legal age a Thai must be to act w/o parents signature on consent forms?I thought it was 18,but obviously it is not .

For some reason ,the passport office refuses to accept the paperwork used to get my daughter initial passport and wants us to get new paperwork which would mean going to Burriram and bangkok,rounding up relatives to witness etc.!And as there is no emergency need for her to have a passport at the moment,I don't feel like making the trips necessary because of her fathers extortive requests for his permission and signature!

My wife was able to get my daughter's passport without the biological father's consent. She simply wrote something to the effect that he couldn't be found. No problems whatsoever. Hope it helps.

Cheers!

papaguido wrote:Look here Stan, scroll down a bit and look for:

Applicants between the ages of 15-20

* Rules for applicants between the ages of 15-20

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/473.php?id=3167

nkstan wrote:We did that with 2 family witnesses,6 years ago,but the paperwork is no longer valid,go figure!!!

Documents required when applying for a Thai passport

Males

Identity card.

Females

Identity card.

Minors (under 20 years of age)
1. Birth certificate (new born -14 years) or identity card (15-20 years)
2. Marriage Registration Certificate of mother and father.
3. Identity cards of mother and father.
4. Consent of parents or legal guardian (s) Minors under 15 years of age must come to the passport office with both father and mother or legal guardian (s). In case one of the parents is unable to come , he/she must sign a letter of consent, which must be brought to the office by the other parent and the minor. Minors over 15 years of age can apply for a passport with a letter of consent alone signed by both father and mother or legal guardian (s).

Other documents (if applicable)

1. Certificate of changing personal name.
2. Marriage registration certificate
3. Divorce registration certificate
4. Adoption registration certificate
5. House registration document.

Notes :
1. Application fees: Baht 1,073 for a 32-page passport , Baht 1,573 for a 64-page passport.
2. Originals of the above-mentioned documents must be presented together with one copy “certified true ” of each document.
3. The passport can be collected after 3 working days.

Documents required when applying valid extension of validity of a Thai passport.

1. Identity card.
2. Current passport.
3. One 2-inch photograph.

Minors (under 20 years of age)
1. Birth certificate or identity card.
2. Marriage registration Certificate of the parent.
3. Identity cards of mother and father.
4. One 2-inch photograph.
5. Consent of parents or legal guardian (s) Minors under 15 years of age must come to the passport office with both father and mother or legal guardian (s). In case one of the parents is unable to come , he/she must sign a letter of consent, which must be brought to the office by the other parent and the minor. Minors over 15 years of age can apply for a passport with a letter of consent alone signed by both father and mother or legal guardian (s).

Notes :
1. Application fees: Baht 1,005.
2. The passport can be collected on the day of application if applied for in the morning.

Offices of Passport Division

1.) Head Office : Chang Wattana Road. Working Hours 08.00 to 15.30

2.) Temporary Branch : 9th Floor Central City Shopping Center Bang Na , Bang-Na-Trad Road. Working Hours 08.00 to 15.30

3.) Temporary Branch : 8th Floor Central Department Store Pinklao,
Borommarajachonnani Road. Working Hours 08.00 to 15.30

KHONDAHM wrote:

nkstan wrote:Does anyone know the legal age a Thai must be to act w/o parents signature on consent forms?I thought it was 18,but obviously it is not .

For some reason ,the passport office refuses to accept the paperwork used to get my daughter initial passport and wants us to get new paperwork which would mean going to Burriram and bangkok,rounding up relatives to witness etc.!And as there is no emergency need for her to have a passport at the moment,I don't feel like making the trips necessary because of her fathers extortive requests for his permission and signature!

My wife was able to get my daughter's passport without the biological father's consent. She simply wrote something to the effect that he couldn't be found. No problems whatsoever. Hope it helps.

Cheers!