On 24 June 2024 at 22.00 hrs. (11.00 hrs. ET), the U.S. Department of State released the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (2024 TIP Report), assessing the trafficking in persons situation in 188 countries/territories around the world. The 2024 TIP Report placed Thailand in Tier 2 for the third consecutive year. The report reflected the progress made of joint efforts by the Royal Thai Government and all stakeholders in preventing and combating human trafficking during the past year, including the increasing number of trafficking investigations, prosecutions, victim identification, investigations of allegedly-complicit officials, more restitution to victims, and the establishment of victim identification centers. The report also provided recommendations on how to further enhance anti-human trafficking efforts.

Combating human trafficking has long been one of Thailand’s top national agendas. Government agencies across all sectors in Thailand are steadfastly and continuously engaged in combating human trafficking to protect and safeguard both Thai citizens and foreigners residing in Thailand, in line with human rights principles. The Royal Thai Government has constantly strengthened laws and regulations and increased operational efficiency. These efforts also include cultivating partnerships across various sectors, including private sector and civil society, and fostering international cooperation with international organizations and partner countries, including the United States, in order to expand capabilities and enhance the effectiveness indelivering concrete outcomes in preventing and combating human trafficking.