of Thailand had indicated that the maximum age in such cases had been raised to 15 years. In her opinion, those meas~res were inadequate and further measures were needed for the protection of young women. lB. Ms. ALFONSIN DE FASAN said that while she was concerned at the number of reservations made by the Thai Government, she was encouraged by its intentions and its detailed plans for the advancement of women. Legislation was nevertheless essential to any real advancement and she hoped that the Government would ensure that its national legislation was brought into line with the Convention. 19. Ms. Oeser took the Chair. 20. Ms. FORDE said that accession to a convention, followed by a frank and detailed report, demonstrated the commitment of a Government to fulfilling its promises. The Thai Government was to be commended for that. She wished to associate herself with those Committee members who had expressed concern at the number of reservations, in particular the reservations made to articles 10, 11, 15 and 16. She was certain that the Thai Government was giving serious consideration to withdrawing its reservations . She agreed with Ms. Guan Minqian regarding the maximum age for female children covered under the Criminal Code provisions concerning sexual aggression. Stricter legislation and other measures, such as educational programmes, were required. Article 3 21. Ms. ESCOBAR requested further information on the practical application of the various laws relating to women. She also wished to know what progress had been made in decreasing the infant mortality rate. 22. Ms. GUAN MINQIAN requested more detailed information about the progress made with respect to the Fifth and Sixth National Economic and Social Development Plans. 23. Ms. CORTI said that further information would be welcome on the educational aspects of the Fifth National Economic and Social Development Plan. Specifically 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion about the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in Thailand. The speakers are expressing concerns about the country's progress in advancing women's rights, specifically regarding laws and policies related to women's protection, education, and employment. The discussion also touches on the need for stricter legislation and measures to prevent sexual aggression against women.

**Category**
Education, Health, Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief