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Measures in the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Women and Children Act B.E. 2540 (1997).

Main Region

First Region

Thailand
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons; Elimination of forced labour
1997-11-14
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Prohibits the buying, selling, vending, bringing from or sending to, receiving, detaining or confining any woman or child, or arranging for any woman or child to act or receive any act for sexual gratification of a third person. Gives the competent authority powers to inspect and monitor places where trafficking may occur as well as powers to detain victims of trafficking for a certain period in an appropriate place (not a prison or cell)in order to protect them from traffickers. They are also to provide assistance to the victim. Repatriation of foreign victims is to be done in accordance with agreements set forth in treaties or conventions signed by the Government of Thailand.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    1997-11-17
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Repealing Text region

Electronic region

Monograph region

    Monograph title
    Laws Relating to Prevention and Combating Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking in Women and Children
    Author
    Bureau of Anti-trafficking in Women and Children
    Publisher
    Department of Social Development and Welfare, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security
    Place of publication
    Thailand
    Page range
    pp. 21-27

Serial region

    Serial title
    Royal Gazette
    Date
    1997-11-16
    Volume
    Vol. 114
    Number
    Chapter 72A (Kor)