Underaged teen receives permanent body art sans parental approval
In Thailand, a concerning incident has come to light involving a minor receiving a full torso tattoo without parental consent. The boy, whose identity remains undisclosed, is reported to be 14 years old.
The incident was captured in a video titled "A sacred tattoo of ... Labubu," which was shared on Theerawat Veerawat's Facebook account. The video's title suggests the tattoo might have cultural or religious significance, but the report does not elaborate on this aspect.
The boy's father, accompanied by lawyer Theerawat "Ice" Veerawat, filed a complaint at Phlu Ta Luang police station in Sattahip district. The father expressed his concern that the tattoo could limit his son's future career opportunities.
According to Thailand's Public Health Act, individuals under 18 must have parental consent to get a tattoo. If a tattoo parlor provides a tattoo to a minor without the required parental or legal guardian consent, they are subject to legal penalties. While the details of penalties are not explicitly stated, it is common for such violations to involve fines, suspension or revocation of business licenses, or other administrative or criminal sanctions under Thai law to protect minors from potentially harmful procedures.
Lawyer Theerawat Veerawat aims to prevent similar incidents from recurring. He requested an inquiry into the tattoo parlour and submitted a petition to police to verify the tattoo shop's valid license. The behaviour of the tattoo parlour is considered to violate legal terms, including operating a harmful business and infringing on children's rights.
The incident occurred at a tattoo parlour in an unspecified location, and it is stated that it occurred on a Thursday. If unethical practices are found, Theerawat urges authorities to pursue legal action to ensure minors are protected and to regulate tattoo businesses responsibly.
[1] For exact penalty details, consulting Thai legal codes or local regulatory agencies may be necessary, as the current results do not provide exact statutory references or penalty amounts.
- The concerning incident in Thailand, where a minor received a tattoo without parental consent, has highlighted the importance of adhering to health-and-wellness guidelines, particularly family-health regulations, as the Public Health Act mandates parental consent for tattoos on minors.
- Mental-health professionals might find this incident a relevant case study in their investigations, as the ethics of parenting, in this context, have come under scrutiny due to the minor's decision being influenced by external forces rather than an informed parent-child discussion.
- General-news outlets and crime-and-justice departments within media might find this story intriguing, as the violation of Thailand's tattoo laws could potentially lead to legal consequences for both the parents who allowed this act and the tattoo parlor that performed it, emphasizing the need for ethical business practices within the health-and-wellness industry.
