Statistical Yearbook Thailand 2014

Other Social, Demographic and Related Statistics Other social statistics presented in this chapter obtained from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Department of Youth Observation and Protection, Ministry of Justice and the Royal Thai Police. Statistics on Cases illustrated a number of civil and criminal cases which commenced of offence as well as reported interesting crime. Civil case means the case concerning debt, debtor, creditor and loan. Legal enforcement aims for property. Criminal case means the case concerning country’s peace including steal, rob, loot, raid, plunder, embezzle and mug. In case of legal enforcement, penalties include capital punishment, imprisonment, retaining, fine and property seizure. Statistics on Juvenile cases including family cases judged by Department of Juvenile Observation Protection according to the B.E. 2553 (2010) Act of Establishment of Juvenile and Family Courts and Procedure for Juvenile and Family Cases was collected in order to present the social situations for the policy makers and general users. Child refers to person aged less than 15 years. Youth refers to person aged over 15 years but not reach 18 years.