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Thailand sees record number of rescued human trafficking victims

Thailand sees record number of rescued human trafficking victims in 2019

A total of 1,807 victims of human trafficking were rescued in Thailand last year, according to statistics released by Thailand’s anti-human trafficking agency on January 6.
Thailand sees record number of rescued human trafficking victims in 2019 ảnh 1A total of 1,807 victims of human trafficking were rescued in Thailand last year. (Illustrative image. Source: bangkokpost)

Hanoi (VNA) – A totalof 1,807 victims of human trafficking were rescued in Thailand last year,according to statistics released by Thailand’s anti-human trafficking agency onJanuary 6.

This is a record number, whichraises concerns about the government’s ability to support the rescued victims.

The number soared from 622 in theyear before and 982 in 2015.

Among the rescued victims, 60percent were women who were taken to Thailand as labourers. Three quarters of thevictims were from Myanmar.

Lawyers and social activists areworried that the large number of rescued victims will put great pressure on thegovernment in terms of budget and staff to support the victims.

Victims of human trafficking inThailand can receive help from the government, which includes staying at ashelter and receiving living and rehabilitation expenses from a state fund.They are also entitled to legal aid and job opportunities while awaitingrepatriation.

According to statistics of theUN, there are around 4.9 million migrants in Thailand, accounting for more than10 percent of the country’s workforce. Most of them are from poorerneighbouring countries./. 
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