Abortion and Buddhism in Thailand: Q&A with a Female Monk

Since Buddhist teachings are against abortion and most Thais believe in Buddhism, the spread of abortion in Thailand demands an understanding of how Buddhism deals with this. Under Section 301 of the Criminal Code, abortion is illegal in Thailand except (Section 305)

Explanation for the Government’s Rice Pledging Price Reduction

In explanation of the Government’s decision to cut the rice pledging price, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that the price reduction was aimed at creating economic balance in several dimensions.