8 June 2015
The Thai government attaches great importance to the problem of human
trafficking, and it stresses strict law enforcement in dealing with this
problem.
In his televised national address on 5 June 2015 in the program "Return
Happiness to the People,” Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said that his
government is ready to cooperate with the international community in anti-human
trafficking operations.
He hopes that Thailand’s great efforts in fighting human trafficking will
gain international recognition and that the country’s ranking in the United
States' Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report will be upgraded. The Prime Minister
stated that the Government wanted all sectors of Thai society to be aware of
this issue and take part in preventing and suppressing trafficking in persons on
a continual basis.
Anti-human trafficking had been included in the national agenda. While
serious action must be taken against wrongdoers, trafficked victims must be
taken care of and other related problems must be dealt with. The Prime Minister
explained that human trafficking was involved not only with Rohingya migrants,
or any groups of illegal migrants. The issue also exists in other forms, such as
child labor, prostitution, beggars, and forced labor.
Also on 5 June 2015, the Prime Minister presided over the opening ceremony
of the 2015 National Anti-Human Trafficking Day at Santi Maitri Building,
Government House. Speaking at the ceremony, he pointed out that human
trafficking is a matter of human rights violations. It has eroded confidence in
Thailand’s industrial sector, especially exports, as well as economic
performance. The problem has also affected the country’s image and reputation.
Thai people must, therefore, join forces in seriously combating this issue.
The Government has expressed its strong intention to work closely with the
private sector, non-governmental organizations, civil society, academics, and
the media in Thailand and abroad in an attempt to bring trafficking in persons
under control.
The Prime Minister said that the Government is also stepping up efforts to
handle other related issues, such as those concerning migrant workers, child
prostitution, and beggars. At the same time, it is improving the operations of
various relevant agencies, especially those in the justice process, for greater
efficiency in handling the human trafficking problem.
He said that human trafficking is a complicated issue and could not be
solved during a short period. However, he hopes that the situation will improve
this year.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has
launched a project "Thailand against Human Trafficking.” Donations are welcome
for the project from now on until 5 September 2015, through the Kung Thai Bank,
Account No. 021-0-17650-4. Proceeds will go to various foundations to help
victims of human trafficking.
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