Organization Model for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking

Abstract

The objective of this research is to establish an organization model for the prevention and suppression of human trafficking which has authority in investigation for arrest; investigation and arrest for prosecution; and remedy. The responsibility area cover throughout the Kingdom. Research methodology is qualitative research including documentary research; in-depth interview; participatory design, co-design; and hearing. The research found out that the problem of ineffectiveness of prevention and suppression of human trafficking due to many organizations have the same authority in investigation for arrest; investigation and arrest for prosecution; and remedy which overlapping, lack of integration, checks and balances among responsible organizations which cause legal gap for government officials to improperly exploit. The research therefore proposed to establish a committee organization consisting of 6 organizations which are Royal Thai Police; Human Trafficking Suppression Division; Department of Special Investigation; Department of Provincial Administration; Office of the Attorney General; Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.The jurisdiction authority throughout the Kingdom. The research suggested to establish a committee organization with legal support for the effectiveness of prevention and suppression of human trafficking. Further research recommended to be “The draft of code on Human Trafficking.