Children at risk of pedophilia

• Infant
• Kindergarten
• Elementary school children

Patterns of sexual assault against children

• No physical contact
• Physical contact without penetration into the genitals
• Sexual harassment

Pedophilia can be treated according to the advice of a psychiatrist, starting with changing the patient’s behavior to have a strong mind, knowing how to restrain oneself from committing wrongdoings against minors, and may add treatment with drugs that reduce sexual feelings or antidepressants, including advice on how to cope with one’s own emotions and feelings, including a sense of responsibility that will help control sexual feelings towards children and have relationships with people of the appropriate age.

Currently, Thailand has no punishment and penalties for offenders considering mental disorders. Therefore, patients with “pedophilia” who commit crimes may not be considered for punishment as mentally ill patients. If found guilty, they will be punished according to the Criminal Code as follows:

1. Possession of child pornography

• There is a penalty of หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht, or both (Section 287/17).
• Forwarding obscene media is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both (Section 287/1).
• Disseminating obscene media is punishable by imprisonment from 3 to 10 years and a fine from 60,000 to 200,000 baht (Section 287/2).

2. Child molestation offenses

• Children under 13 years of age, regardless of whether the child consents or not. Subject to imprisonment for 1-10 years or a fine of 10,000-200,000 baht, or both (Section 279).
• A child under 15 years of age, regardless of whether the child consents or not, is liable to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding 200,000 baht, or both (Section 279).

3. The offense of rape

• Children under 13 years of age, regardless of whether the child consents or not, are subject to imprisonment of 7-20 years and a fine of 140,000-400,000 baht, or life imprisonment (Section 277).
• Children under 15 years of age, regardless of whether the child consents or not, are subject to imprisonment of 5-20 years and a fine of 100,000-400,000 baht (Section 277).

Therefore, teaching children to know. How to protect their rights and bodies is a way to build a mental health shield from a young age. They should also taught not to hesitate afraid. Ask for help in order to prevent sexual abuse and also to cut the cycle of mental disorders. This is because those with a history of sexual abuse are at risk of pedophilia and other serious mental illnesses.