AIMS

To identify and survey current data collections on human trafficking in Thailand
To highlight the strengths, the problems and obstacles in gathering information
To analyse the current efforts of different actors to develop databases specifically on human trafficking
To propose guidelines for the establishment of a central database for common use by the agencies conerned, capable of supporting the formulation of policies and action plans, as well as strengthening the co-ordination and effective prosecution of human trafficking cases

SCOPE

To examine data collections from agencies working on human trafficking at national level and local level in the three selected regions of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Pattaya. Data include judicial investigations and proceedings as well as information on recovery and reintegration of trafficked victims, especially women and children, from governmental, non-governmental, inter-governmental and UN agencies.

EXISTING AND PLANNED DATA COLLECTION

There is currently no shared central database on human trafficking in Thailand and information is scattered among various agencies.
However, there are systems available while some others are only planned, which capture data on the investigation and prosecution of cases and on assistance and follow up of trafficking victims, especially women and children.
No organizations are directly responsible for collecting and standardizing the data to be used in preventing and suppressing human trafficking.
The objectives of data collection differ among agencies.
Each agency collects and files data for internal use only, specifically to carry out their work and follow-up cases.
Data are generally recorded in writing. Some agencies make electronic data transfers via computer, but only for use within the agency.
Governmental data collections include:
  · statistics regarding numbers of arrests
  · numbers of suspects and investigations
  · statistics regarding victims, their recovery and repatriation