Thailand’s Ranking in the U.S. Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report (2025 TIP Report)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes an assessment in the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2024 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor (TDA Report), released on 29 September 2025, Continue Reading
Thai Govt urged to speed up labour deals
Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has pledged to accelerate the renewal and expansion of labour agreements with four neighbouring countries after business groups warned that worsening labour shortages could affect economic Continue Reading
Sham marriage crackdown – Thailand screens three at-risk groups
DOPA orders registrars nationwide to screen three risk groups more strictly to prevent sham marriages and registry fraud Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) has ordered registrars nationwide to tighten Continue Reading
Thailand: OMCT concludes visit to Thailand and calls for strengthened implementation of safeguards against torture and other ill-treatment
The World Organisation Against Torture conducted a country visit to Bangkok, Thailand, from 4 to 8 May 2026 to assess the implementation of the recommendations addressed to the State by Continue Reading
Thailand and the United States are stepping up efforts to combat human trafficking and call center scams, and are preparing to launch the "Shield" system to intercept transnational money transfers.
The Royal Thai Police, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Labour reiterated the success achieved following discussions with the United States, and are moving forward with intensifying Continue Reading
Govt targets Tier 1 status as crackdown intensifies
The government has pledged to intensify efforts against human trafficking, with the goal of moving Thailand from Tier 2 — where it has remained for four consecutive years — to Continue Reading
Thailand, US deepen fight against scam gangs and human trafficking
Thailand and the United States held talks in Washington, D.C. to upgrade cooperation and exchange information to suppress transnational call-centre gangs, human trafficking, and online crime. As part of its Continue Reading
Thailand and U.S. Discuss Strengthening Strategic Cooperation on Trade, Security, and Regional Challenges
On 22 April 2026, Mrs. Hataya Khusakul, Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, had a meeting with H.E. Mr. Hunt VanderToll, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Southeast Continue Reading
Thai Delegation Visits Washington to Combat Online Scams and Human Trafficking Links
On 21 – 23 April 2026, Mrs. Hataya Khusakul, Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, led a Thai delegation, comprising Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, Deputy Police Continue Reading
First batch of 635 Thai scammers repatriated from Cambodia
Thai authorities will screen each individual to determine victims vs willing participants A first batch of 635 Thai nationals allegedly involved in online scam operations was repatriated from Cambodia via Continue Reading
