Author: Empower Foundation
Year: 2016
Country: THAILAND
In 2016, Thai society is more concerned with addressing exploitation, reducing corruption and honouring the rights of the child than punishing the buying and selling sex. Most of Thai society may well consider exchanging sex for money to be immoral. However, we propose that the breach of some of society’s moral beliefs no longer carries an imperative strong enough to criminally punish those involved. The outdated legal framework around sex work needs to be reformed to reflect the modern concerns of society. The Suppression and Prevention of Prostitution Act 1996 is in danger of becoming an orphan law divorced from society’s support.
In 2016, Thai society is more concerned with addressing exploitation, reducing corruption and honouring the rights of the child than punishing the buying and selling sex. Most of Thai society may well consider exchanging sex for money to be immoral. However, we propose that the breach of some of society’s moral beliefs no longer carries an imperative strong enough to criminally punish those involved. The outdated legal framework around sex work needs to be reformed to reflect the modern concerns of society. The Suppression and Prevention of Prostitution Act 1996 is in danger of becoming an orphan law divorced from society’s support.
