Cultural, Economic and Legal Factors Underlying Trafficking in Thailand and Their Impact on Women and Girls from Burma

Authors

Christa Foster Crawford

Abstract

The article examines the complex factors underlying human trafficking in Thailand, particularly focusing on the trafficking of women and girls from Burma. It argues that while Thailand has made efforts to address the issue, the root causes, including cultural attitudes, economic interests, and legal frameworks, remain unaddressed. The analysis highlights the shift in trafficking patterns from Thai women to Burmese migrants due to improved socio-economic conditions for Thai nationals and worsening conditions in Burma. The article emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions addressing both supply and demand factors, including legal reforms and policy changes.

Disciplines

Immigration Law | Labor and Employment Law | Law | Law and Gender

Recommended Citation

Christa F. Crawford, Cultural, Economic and Legal Factors Underlying Trafficking in Thailand and Their Impact on Women and Girls from Burma, 12 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 821 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol12/iss3/3