Guidelines for the Development of Measures to Prevent Transnational Organized Crimes in Thailand: A Case Study of Transnational Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abstract

          Objectives of this study were: 1) to investigate the causes, characteristics, and trends of transnational organized crimes, a case study of transnational drug trafficking organizations; 2) to study their problems or obstacles in the application of preventive measures against the crimes, existing today, including administrative, legal, educational, and social measures; and 3) to propose guidelines for the preventive development. This study used a qualitative method, consisting of literature review and in-depth interviews.

           The results of the study showed the following. 1) Transnational drug-trafficking organizations threatened the economic system and the safety of people's lives. It required effective measures for preventing the radical causes of these organizations. It included administrative, legal, educational and social measures. 2) The application of such preventive measures needed to be improved, especially by generating clear policies and strategies: making laws more sufficient and effective, developing the skills of practitioners, and creating community participations. 3) The proposed guidelines for the development of preventive measures against the transnational drug-trafficking organizations will help solve problems simultaneously and sustainably.