The gruesome discovery of more than 2000 foetuses in a Bangkok temple sent shockwaves across Thailand last November. As most abortion is illegal in Thailand, the case shone a spotlight on a massive backstreet industry and sparked national debate about the country’s abortion laws, which date from the 1950s. On this edition of 101 East, we take on Thailand’s taboo subject and ask if the country’s abortion laws are out of step with reality.
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