BANGKOK, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Thailand may legalize abortion next year with women who may have been pregnant for or less than 12 weeks, said deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek on Tuesday.
The Thai cabinet of ministers on Tuesday approved legislation on the planned legalization of abortion with women, who may have been pregnant for or less than 12 weeks, Ratchada said.
The legislation is yet to pass approval from parliament to become law, effective from the upcoming February, the deputy government spokeswoman said.
However, those who may have been pregnant for more than 12 weeks and have undergone abortion would be subject to a maximum of six months in prison or a maximum of 10,000 baht (about 331.56 U.S. dollars) in fine, she said. Enditem
