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Thailand

Thailand is a beautiful country known for its villages, temples, buddhas, and irresistible beaches.

The country, nicknamed the Land of Smiles, values warm community and family.

Population: 68M

Capital: Bangkok

TIP: Tier 2

Destiny Rescue has been an established anti-trafficking presence in Thailand for over a decade. Our rescue agents find and rescue children from being sexually exploited online and in commercial establishments through raids and undercover rescue operations.

 

31%

come to
exploit

Sex trafficking
and exploitation

in Thailand

Thailand is a tourist hotspot, but sadly, some tourists exploit its citizens via the sex industry rather than enjoy its rich culture and stunning sights.

Both adults and children are victims of sex trafficking in massage parlors, brothels, bars, hotels and karaoke lounges throughout the country.

Sometimes private residences outside urban areas are used to abuse victims in an attempt to avoid the attention of authorities, rather than carrying out the crime in the country’s notorious red-light districts.

Children are especially vulnerable to exploitation. Often they’re lured by traffickers into commercial sex through dating and chat apps and social media platforms, then coerced to perform sex acts through videos and photos on the internet. Victims may also be blackmailed with the threat of exposing their explicit images. 

In 2023, we accomplished:

688

RESCUED

251

CHILDREN RESCUED

20

AVERAGE AGE OF SURVIVOR

Latest rescues in Thailand

39
Thirty-nine people were rescued from various types of trafficking across Asia.
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21
The girls are now free after multiple rescue efforts across three countries in Southeast Asia.
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8
Eight men were rescued from an international labor trafficking ring in Thailand during a raid.
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Our work in Thailand

Undercover Investigations

Our rescue agents go undercover in brothels, bars and on the streets to find children being sexually exploited. Once found, we build trust with them and offer a way out.

Raids in collaboration with law enforecement

Our rescue agents identify child sex trafficking victims and gather the evidence needed to build a legal case against their traffickers. We then, along with local and federal law enforcement, coordinate a sting operation to rescue the children and arrest perpetrators.

OSEC

The online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) has exploded in recent years. Using cutting-edge software and innovative investigatory methods, our agents are rescuing children even as perpetrators are located and prosecuted.

Family Reunification

When safe, we reunite children with their families or community. We also assess each child’s needs to determine if they need further care.

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We operate rescue and reintegration programs in multiple countries across the world. Learn more about our mission to help end child sexual exploitation and trafficking in our lifetime. 

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