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The Customs Department wants to cut the import tariff on child car seats by 20 per cent to make them cheaper when they become mandatory in September.

Almost one out of every five young children in Thailand has already been infected with Covid-19, a leading virologist said on Monday.

From September 4, adults must ensure children under six years old use a car seat when travelling in a private vehicle or they face a fine of up to 2,000 baht.

Thailand has raised the age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old unconditionally and to 15 years with conditions, under a legal amendment that took effect on Sunday.

The civil sector condemned the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) for obstructing the investigation into child prostitution in Surat Thani.

Back to school

Indian financial consultant Waqar Khan has seen his income drop by about a fifth since the coronavirus pandemic began and when his younger son's private school raised fees by 10% this year, he had no choice but to move him to the state system.

Youth Work can advance young people’s rights and development in Thailand.

Children under 5 who catch Covid-19 are at higher risk of developing severe symptoms leading to death than older children and adults, leading virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan said on Tuesday.

Twelve countries have reported acute hepatitis for unknown reasons among children, with at least one death, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Saturday.

Top virologist Yong Poovorawan has issued guidelines as schools prepare to reopen for the beginning of term next month.

Hospitals are making special preparations for the start of the school year next month, as data shows more than half of children killed by Covid-19 are under five years old.