NLA passes bill to ban possession of child pornography

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
NLA passes bill to ban possession of child pornography

The National Legislative Assembly Thursday passed the final redaing of a bill to amend the Criminal Code to ban possession of child pornogrphy.

The bill was passed in the third reading with 193: 1 votes.
Two NLA members abstained. The billl set the same penlties for people who have child pornography for personal use with those who make or selll it.
They will be liable to three to 30 years jail term and a fine ranging from Bt60,000 to Bt200,000.