100. As many Committee members had pointed out, there was in Thailand, as in many Asian countries, a system of social security provided by the extended family. However, owing to the disintegration of the family, a common phenomenon throughout the region, the protective role formerly played by the extended family now had to be assumed by the State. That was an extremely costly undertaking. 101. Replying to a question about paid leave, he noted that the National Commission on Women's Affairs had succeeded in having maternity leave extended from 60 to 90 days. In practice, however, the situation depended largely on the employer attitudes, and, once again, much needed to be done to convince private companies to adopt the new measures. 102. With regard to the question on family planning raised in connection with article 12 of the Convention, it was still assimied in Thailand that women had chief responsibility for controlling their own fertility by using contraceptives. However, the Government had taken a stronger position in that area by encouraging vasectomies and the distribution of condoms. ( М.г^^ип£.айЬ1шт/_--а ) 103. Abortion was forbidden in Thailand under the Criminal Code, except in cases of rape or when the health of the mother was at stake. Proposals had been made to broaden abortion legislation. However, the proposed reforms had not yet been adopted because of pressures exerted by certain groups advancing religious arguments. 104. With regard to violence against women, and rape in particular, the law clearly stipulated that rape was an offence. Women had been afforded greater protection since 1987, when the law had been modified to raise the age of consent in sexual matters to 15 from 13 years. 105. In response to questions raised under articles 13 and 15 on women's access to bank loans, he said that certain government services now offered loans to women's 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various aspects of women's rights and social issues in Thailand, such as social security, family planning, abortion, and violence against women. The topics are all related to the well-being and protection of individuals, particularly women, and do not seem to be directly connected to economic development, natural resources, or industry. The focus is more on social and healthcare issues.

**Category**
Health, Employment