Cabinet approves new domestic violence protection law draft

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet approved a draft act to protect victims of domestic violence to replace the outdated 2007 law.

•The Cabinet approved the draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence on August 25, 2026.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security proposed the law to close loopholes in the 2007 legislation.
•Domestic violence will be classified as a non-compoundable offense to align with international standards.
•The draft includes increased penalties and pre-incident protection measures.

•On August 25, 2026, Nikorn Somklang revealed that the Cabinet approved the draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence.
•Nikorn Somklang stated the original law from 2007 had loopholes and was outdated for current society, making official work difficult.
•The draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as a non-compoundable offense.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security introduced pre-incident protection measures to ensure the safety of potential victims.
•The draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence increases penalties for offenders and expands definitions of domestic violence and family members.
•The law allows for leniency or reduced penalties if the offender was a long-term victim of abuse resulting in mental abnormality.
•The Cabinet hopes the House of Representatives will approve the draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence quickly.
•Nikorn Somklang noted the law aims to reduce repeat incidents and help prevent crimes, child abandonment, and the neglect of disabled and elderly people.

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Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The ministry that proposed the draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body expected to review and approve the draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence.

Nikorn Somklang(นิกร โสมกลาง)

Minister of Social Development and Human Security.

Draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence B.E. ....(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติคุ้มครองผู้ถูกกระทำด้วยความรุนแรงในครอบครัว พ.ศ. ....)

A proposed law to replace the 2007 legislation to protect victims of domestic violence.