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IOM Signs Agreement with Thai Ministries to Combat Trafficking1
The International Organization for Migration signed a cooperation agreement on 16 August 2005 with eight Thai ministries to step up the country's fight against human trafficking through improved training of officials and public awareness-raising.

Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in Kunming, China1
The Second Summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program opened on 5 July 2005, highlighting the strong will of the six Asian nations to strive for collective prosperity through pragmatic cooperation.

Move to Recognize Illegal Laotian Workers in Thailand1
Lao and Thai authorities want to accelerate recognition of temporary passports for Lao labourers working in Thailand.

24-hour Hotline Operational in Thailand1
A 24-hour call centre set up to help tackle human trafficking and provide assistance to the public on social problems became operational on 29 July 2005 following a successful trial period.

Thailand and Lao PDR Sign Trafficking Memorandum of Understanding
Please find English, Thai and Lao versions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on Cooperation to Combat Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children.

Thailand's Northern Provinces Set Up Network Against Human Trafficking1
Communities in 16 provinces of Thailand's northern region are setting up a network to help prevent and address the problem of human trafficking.

Non-Thai Children May Access Free Education1
On 5 July 2005, the Cabinet approved a draft directive by the Education Ministry aimed at providing free education to the children of non-Thai citizens.

Thailand and Laos Agree to Form Bilateral Policy on Trafficking1
Laos and Thailand have agreed to form the first bilateral policy to combat human trafficking.

Thailand Government Strengthens Response to Trafficking1
Thailand will establish operation centers to deal with human trafficking at provincial, national, and international levels.

Tsunami Action Group for Migrants Update: Thailand
TAG Update June 11th 2005 Status of TAG Grassroots HRE, HREIB and MAP Foundation have continued to work together to provide emergency relief as needed, health education, counseling and referrals to state hospitals and legal assistance.

Citizenship Call for All Born on Thai Soil1
Human rights defenders and highland people's networks in the North have proposed amending the Citizenship Act to allow hilltribe children born on Thai soil to automatically receive Thai citizenship.

Bangkok Post Reports No Slow Down of Trafficking in Northern Thailand1
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Thailand Takes Positive Steps to Combat Human Trafficking1
Thailand's Social Development and Human Security Inspector General, Kanda Vajrabhaya, announced on 10 May 2005 that Thailand, in its move to curb human trafficking, will adopt and enforce the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act soon.

Child Shelter in Northern Thailand Hit by Small Tornado
Ban Nana is an independent organization which works with street children, beggars, child-laborers, abused children, orphans, the physically and mentally ill, those with little or no opportunities, and those that have been sold or do not have citizenship rights.

Thai Government Pursues Human Trafficking Legislation1
The Thai government demonstrated its commitment to combating human trafficking by announcing that it was preparing a comprehensive draft human trafficking prevention bill for submission to the next roving cabinet meeting in mid-June.