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
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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