#Law

A recent Fox News segment reignited international debate over child discipline after a high-profile television host advocated for parents to “spank your kids’ a—,” scoffing at the rising trend of “gentle parenting.” While such remarks have stirred controversy in the United States, Thailand has, in a landmark legislative reform, moved decisively in the opposite direction—banning all forms of corporal punishment against children in every setting, from the home to the classroom. What does the latest research say about physical punishment, and what lessons can Thai families draw as society transitions to positive parenting in law and life?