Women represent more than half of the world population. The latest information showed that there are more women than men.[10] Women's role as mothers and carers is crucial for society. But from the past until the present, the status of women is still not equal with the status of men. Women in Thailand are deprived of social, economic and political opportunities, even though Thailand now has a first woman Prime Minister. Therefore there are some provisions of women rights. Internationally, there are conventions such as the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, since 1979. Thailand also endorses this convention.[11] Women are protected so that instead of being discriminated against, they have equal rights in employment, wage, social security, decision-making when it comes to family planning - how many children they would like to have - and the education and upbringing of their children. Women can also run for election, perform official duties at different levels. In addition, there are some special measures contributing to protect women such as services for pregnant women.
In the 2007 Thai Constitution [12], in particular, there are many sections that protect women rights, such as section 30 stipulating that both men and women are equal according to the law. Besides there are many other sections that serve and protect women's rights - such as employment rights - and women must be represented when laws are drafted about women's rights.
“Although at present there are many laws protecting women's rights, situations where women appear stereotyped in the mass media still occur. This reflects the fundamental values and attitudes of Thai society at present, such as the assumption that men have more important roles - which is also an assumption from the past. We think that one way to increase women's status in society is by raising awareness of women's role as mothers and carers for society in general”