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Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act, B.E. 2551 (30 January 2008).

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Thailand
Elimination of forced labour
2008-01-30
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Repeals the Measures in the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Women and Children Act B.E. 2540 (1997). Defines the offence of "human trade" (Chapter 1). Establishes the Human Trade Prevention And Suppression Commission and provides for the powers and duties of its officials (Chapter 2 and 3). Also provides for assistance to the victims of trafficking (Chapter 4). Establishes the Human Trade Prevention and Suppression Fund (Chapter 5). Chapter 6 sets out the penalties for offences under the Act including imprisonment (maximum of 15 years if trafficking involves a minor under the age of 15 years) and fines.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    2008-06-05
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Serial region

    Serial title
    Royal Thai Government Gazette
    Date
    2009-01
    Volume
    Vol. 63
    Number
    No. 1
    Page range
    pp. 28-49