“ The grounds on promulgation of this Act are that the adoption which has been restricted amongst the circle of siblings and acquaintances now comes wider to the external persons, both Thais and foreigners, leading to the expedience to determine the conditions and procedures therefor in order to protect the welfare of the children to be adopted with regards to their interests as well as prohibit child trades and protect the advantages of their actual parents and of the adoption applicants. ”

“ It is, therefore, necessary to enact this Act.
*The Royal Decree Amending the Legal Provisions to be in accordance with the Transference of Public Agencies’ Authorities under the Act Reforming Ministries, Sub-Ministries and Departments BE 2545 (2002) , BE 2545 (2002)
[4] Section 32. In the Adoption Act, BE 2522 (1979) , the term “Minister of Interior” shall be amended to be “Minister of Social Development and Human Security”; the term “Department of Public Welfare”, “Department of Social Development and Welfare” ”

“ Prohibition of publication of picture, name or any matters as to the adoptee, his parents or guardian, the adopter and the court order 33. Exemption of court fees 34. Penalty 35. Penalty 36. Penalty 37. ”