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Sharing learnings and experiences at the ISPCAN congress
From 18 to 21 August, in Uppsala, Sweden, the ISPCAN - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Congress will be hel…
“I have the opportunity to meet with the national Children and Youth Council” : Ice’s story
Meet Nattakan, a 24-year-old youth from Bangkok also known as Ice. With over a decade of experience in social…
The story of Lupeng : Together Against Trafficking
This week, as we observe the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons we tell you the story of Lupeng. A 15-ye…
SUFASEC narrative annual report (March 2023 - February 2024)
The Down to Zero (DtZ) Alliance presents its first consolidated annual report for the Stepping Up the Fight Ag…
Executive Summary VOICE report "Speaking Up for Change"
The VOICE report "Speaking Up For Change" emphasises the necessity of effective safety measures and children's…
Annual report 2023
In 2023, we collaborated with many stakeholders to work with us towards our ultimate goal; stopping child expl…
Speaking up for change: Children's and caregivers' voices for safer online experiences
The VOICE report "Speaking Up For Change" emphasises the necessity of effective safety measures and children's…
New study reveals: children left alone to deal with online dangers
Children often rely on their instincts to navigate the digital world due to a lack of actual or perceived alte…
The Global Research Agenda
On February 1 2024, the Terre des Hommes Netherlands Global Research Agenda was launched, which will guide our…
Behind the Screens: Early Findings from the VOICE research
With the VOICE research we want to amplify children’s and caregivers’ views on how to build a safer internet f…
Better protection of children against sexual exploitation
Millions of children worldwide are sexually exploited, both online and offline. This number is still growing.…
Building Faith in the Judicial System
“I was afraid to go back to the house where my uncle lived”, said Inthira, a fifteen-year-old girl from Samut…
Sexual Exploitation of Children in Thailand is a multifaceted issue linked to factors including poverty, lack of awareness, and large-scale migration. Coupled with the development of technologies, the number of children subjected to online sexual exploitation significantly increased. Through the Down to Zero SUFASEC program, TdH NL aims to raise the awareness of children, empower family communities to identify harmful practices, and foster collaboration among various stakeholders for a more effective and accessible child protection system.
Children in Thailand
Children constitute close to 16.22% of Thailand’s population. Nearly 22% children are multidimensionally poor with thousands finding shelter on the streets. They are exposed to substance abuse often forcing them into sex work. Thailand is a major, source, transit and destination for child trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Online grooming by foreign tourists is another major area of concern. Approximately 400,000 children aged 12-17 are affected by online sexual exploitation per year.
Child labour continues to remain a pressing issue, particularly in agriculture, fishing and domestic work. Children work in informal and hazardous environments.
Thailand’s Child Protection Act (2003) is a comprehensive framework designed to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Child welfare and development is overseen by the Department of Children and Youth under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
Our Work in Thailand
We prevent and protect children from sexual exploitation. We build the capacities of children and youth to raise awareness and advocate for policy changes and implementation of laws.
We work closely with our partners, government departments and law enforcement agencies to support survivors of sexual exploitation through case management referral services.
We empower survivors and children vulnerable to exploitation with vocational training, non-formal education and psychosocial care.
In 2023, we completed 68 successful case referrals, enrolled 116 children into the education system and empowered 130 vulnerable children to participate in life skills and vocational training programmes. A 20% increase in reporting was observed since 2022 through successful awareness initiatives.
Our Approach in Thailand
Our partners in Thailand
Together with experienced partners we are working towards a world without child exploitation, where young people can feel safe today and better about tomorrow. Join our fight.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ) is committed to a fair and sustainable world.
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