Bangkok: The Supreme Court opened the ceremony commemorating the 74th anniversary of the establishment of the Juvenile Court. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court opened the ceremony commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Central Juvenile and Family Court, emphasizing its role in rehabilitating children and youth within the Thai justice system.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Adisak Tantiwong, President of the Supreme Court, presided over the 74th anniversary celebration of the Central Juvenile and Family Court at the Central Juvenile and Family Court on Kamphaeng Phet Road, Bangkok. The event was attended by Mr. Taweesak Chanveerasathien, Chief Judge of the Central Juvenile and Family Court; Mrs. Ing Phaskornnatee, President of the Lay Judges Association of the Central Juvenile and Family Court; lay judges; personnel in the juvenile justice system; and representatives from related agencies.
The event included a religious ceremony honoring sacred objects and a Buddhist blessing ceremony led by Somdej Phra Maha Ratchamongkol Muni and ten other high-ranking monks for auspiciousness. Additionally, there was an exhibition providing information on child and youth law, presenting approaches to rehabilitating juvenile offenders under the "Justice for the People" initiative to enhance public confidence and access to justice, and a free eyeglasses service for the public.
The Central Juvenile and Family Court, formerly known as the Central Juvenile and Family Court, was established by law in 1951 and officially began operations in 1952. This marked a significant starting point in introducing the concept of rehabilitation and treatment for children and youth into the Thai justice system, clearly separating the treatment of children from adults to ensure appropriateness based on their age and opportunities to become good citizens.