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Official Launch Ceremony of the Regional Training Programme to Combat Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
Official launch ceremony of the Regional Training Programme to Combat Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region was held at the Mekong Institute at Khon Kaen University on 28 August 2006.

Thailand Tackles Illegal Immigration
There will be no illegal immigrants living or working in Thailand by the end of next year, caretaker deputy Prime Minister Chidchai Vanasatidya has stated.

US General Accounting Office (GAO) Releases Assessment of US Efforts to Combat Trafficking
The US government estimates that 600,000 to 800,000 persons are trafficked across international borders annually.

New Attitude Encouraged Towards Child Beggars in Thailand
Thailand needs a more effective law to tackle the problem of child beggars as the existing 65-year-old act is unable to cope with today's more complex situation.

Thai Women Urged to Be Cautious
Thai women seeking well-paid jobs in Bahrain and South Africa have been urged to exercise caution as they risk falling into the hands of human traffickers who will force them into prostitution.

Vital Voices Makes Resources Available from "Civil Society and Government Collaboration to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Greater Mekong Sub-region" Conference
Vital Voices Global Partnership has made resources and information available on their web site about the "Civil Society and Government Collaboration to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Greater Mekong Sub-region" Conference, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand on 22-24 May 2006.

Research Found Private Sectors Exploit Alien Child Labor in Thailand
Child Labor Situation Assessed in Thailand.

Judges and Academics Discuss Trafficking in Thailand
Thailand‘s top judicial personnel have been working with academics and non-governmental agencies to end trafficking problem.

Child Labor in Thailand
Since Thailand ratified the ILO’s Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention (No 182) in 2001, many state agencies have made efforts to address this issue.

Human Rights Groups Announce Future Strategy for Access to Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking
Press Release from GAATW Secretariat.

Thailand Combats Human Trafficking on Cambodian Border
Thailand has signed an agreement to cooperate with UNICEF and Plan Thailand to fight human trafficking in the country's eastern provinces bordering Cambodia.

Child Labour Situation Improving in Thailand: But Young Migrants Pose New Challenge
The child labour situation in Thailand has improved in the past five years, but human trafficking and young migrant workers are posing new challenges for the country, according to a global report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).  ¹ The report, the second by ILO on child labour, says the number of ethnic children, aged 13-14, in Thailand's labour force has dropped from 40% to 10%, but the shortfall may have been taken up by an influx of children trafficked in from neighbouring countries.

Final Statement from “Civil Society and Government Collaboration to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Greater Mekong Sub-region" Conference
A Final Statement is made at the end of a successful, regional conference.

Thailand to Fight Human Trafficking on Cambodian Border
Thai officials on Monday signed an agreement to cooperate with UNICEF and Plan Thailand to fight human trafficking in the country's eastern provinces bordering Cambodia.

Microsoft Pledges Funding to Combat Trafficking in Thailand
Microsoft pledges over US$240,000 for partnership with Thailand NGOs and Government Entities to Combat Human Trafficking.