CRC/C/THA/CO/2 page 8 32. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and, in line with article 7 of the Convention, recommends that the State party continue to review its legislation, in particular the Act for Registration of Inhabitants (B.E. 2534) of 1991, with a view to ensuring that the birth registration system is equally accessible to all children in the whole territory of the State party, in particular, migrant and refugee children, children belonging to indigenous and minority communities, and children living in the most remote or in tsunami-affected areas. The Committee also recommends that the State party improve the existing birth registration system by: (a) Introducing mobile birth registration units and public awareness-raising campaigns to reach the most remote areas of its territory; (b) Strengthening cooperation between the birth registration authority and maternity clinics, hospitals, midwives and traditional birth attendants, in order to achieve better birth registration coverage in the country; (c) Continuing to develop and widely disseminate clear guidelines and regulations on birth registration to officials at the national and local levels; and (d) Ensuring that children whose births have not been registered and who are without official documentation have access to basic services, such as health and education, while waiting to be properly registered. Name, nationality and identity 33. The Committee is concerned that a significant number of children residing in Thailand remain stateless, which adversely impacts their full enjoyment of rights including education, development and access to social and health services, and which renders them vulnerable to abuse, trafficking and exploitation. 34. The Committee reiterates its recommendation that the State party withdraw its reservations to articles 7 and 22 of the Convention and urges it to continue to implement measures to ensure that all stateless persons born in Thailand and living under its jurisdiction can acquire a nationality, including the possibility of acquiring Thai nationality. The Committee also urges the State party to take specific measures to ensure their access to basic services such as social and health services and education. Protection of privacy 35. While noting the existence of national legislation which protect children’s right to privacy and despite the efforts of the State party, the Committee notes with concern that the identities and photos of child victims are presented in the media, which is a clear infringement of article 16 of the Convention and of domestic law respecting the privacy of the child. 36. The Committee urges the State party to establish mechanisms such as a code of conduct and/or self-regulation to ensure that all materials broadcast in Thailand respect the child’s right to privacy. The Committee also urges the State party to ensure that appropriate human rights training is given to media professionals, paying particular attention to children’s rights to privacy.

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