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Government Laws

Legislation Overview

The Prostitution Prevention and Suppression Act B.E. 2539 (1996)

The Measures in Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Women and Children Act, B.E. 2540 (1997)

Penal Code Amendment Act (No. 14) B.E. 2540 (1997)²

The Criminal Procedure Amendment Act (No. 20) B.E. 2542 (1999)
In this section of the law, formerly, the Criminal Procedure Code, was not child friendly. The process was catering to the needs of adult, the child victims of sexual abuses had to go through repeated traumatic investigation, inquiry and trial. In the revised from, videotape recording shall be used to take the statement of the child victim or witness in order to prevent the child from repeated victimizations. It also gives an opportunity for the child to give testimony before the offender or his peers have a chance to bribe or intimidate the child victim or witness.

Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979)

The Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999)

Labor Protection Act (1998)³

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² http://www.boi.go.th/english/tid/data/DLPWlaw1a.htm