The Justice Ministry is preparing various government agencies for a new law set to take effect on Jan 23 aimed at preventing people convicted of sexual and violent crimes from reoffending.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said he has instructed officials to hasten preparations for the law.
Details of the law aimed at curbing recidivism among people convicted of sexual and violent crimes were published in late October in the Royal Gazette. The law, which takes effect 90 days after its publication, allows for the chemical castration of convicted rapists once released if they are considered highly likely to re-offend.
