12 Moroccans Rescued from Call Centre Gangs in Myanmar
The Thai army has secured the safe release of 12 Moroccans from call centres located in Myanmar, opposite Phop Phra district of the western Thai province of Tak. The 12 Continue Reading
Labour Ministry Says Anti-Trafficking Capacity Improving
Thailand’s status unchanged on US annual report but agencies stepping up victim protection The Ministry of Labour has made significant progress in improving its capacity to prevent trafficking of people Continue Reading
Thailand’s Ranking in U.S. Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (2024 TIP Report)
On 24 June 2024 at 22.00 hrs. (11.00 hrs. ET), the U.S. Department of State released the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (2024 TIP Report), assessing the trafficking in persons Continue Reading
Thailand Tightens Cooperation with Neighbor to Combat Online Trafficking and Enhance Victim Assistance
As part of ongoing dialogue and cooperation with neighboring countries on anti-human trafficking efforts, Thailand and Cambodia held a meeting in Bangkok to develop a joint action plan to implement Continue Reading
Thailand-Australia Centre of Excellence to Fight Human Trafficking
Minister of Justice Pol Colonel Tawee Sodsong and Angela Macdonald, Australia’s ambassador to Thailand, officially inaugurated the Counter Trafficking in Persons Centre of Excellence (CTIP-COE) in Thailand, located at the Continue Reading
Bangkok UN Summit Highlights Urgent Need to Combat Child Abuse
A UN summit in Bangkok last week underscored the crisis of children being sexually exploited and abused both online and offline, while experts presented prevention and protection strategies. Sweden’s Queen Continue Reading
Foreign Minister Highlighted Border Province Passport Office's Role to Raise Awareness on Human Trafficking, Scamming
On May 14, 2024, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Phetchaburi Temporary Passport Office at Robinson Phetchaburi, where he was welcomed by Ms. Rungsima Olarikabutr, Chief Continue Reading
Strengthening Anti-Human Trafficking Measures: MDSHS Warns Against Unverified Facebook Child Adoption Groups
May 14, 2024, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MDSHS), Warawut Silpa-archa, addressed the case of Facebook groups that have been reportedly set up for child adoption where children Continue Reading
DG of American and South Pacific Affairs Discussed Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts with the U.S. Congressional Staff Delegation
On 1 April 2024, Mr. Chettaphan Maksamphan, Director-General of American and South Pacific Affairs Department, held discussions with the U.S. Congressional staff delegation led by Ms. Mary Vigil, Majority Staff Continue Reading
Minister of Justice Highlighted 5P to Combat Human Trafficking at the TIPNET Conference
At the TIPNET Conference, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong underscored the 5P policy as a framework for integrating efforts among agencies and partners to promote the exchange of information and effectively Continue Reading