Thailand criminalizes the practice of child abduction for the purpose of forced marriage common among some ethnic groups under Section 317 of the Thai Criminal Code. This provision prohibits the unlawful removal of a child under the age of 15 from their parents, guardians, or caretakers without legitimate reason. Offenders face imprisonment ranging from three to fifteen years and fines between 60,000 and 300,000 Thai Baht. The law affirms the right of women and families to refuse such marriages and seek legal redress.