Anti -Traffic king La ws & Guide line s
In June 2008, Thailand enacted the Anti-Trafficking in Persons
Act (B.E. 2551 / 2008). Besides this Act, there are several other
laws which criminalise human trafficking activities and
offences, including:
• Labour Protection Act (2008)
• Child Protection Act (2003)
• Anti-Money Laundering Act (1999)
• Penal Code Amendment Act (1997)
• Criminal Procedure Amendment Act (1997)
• Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act (1996)
• Amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act
(1992), and
• Immigration Act (1979).
These laws allow for severe penalties for individuals found
guilty of charges relating to prostitution, exploitative labour,
forced begging and other inhumane acts.