Migration is  moving to another place from one’s original place of residence, either to a foreign country. There are two types of migration: forced migration and voluntary migration..

Forced migration refers to people who are internally displaced (displaced due to conflicts in their own country or place of residence, fear of life) as well as those displaced by natural disasters, nuclear disasters or development projects. Voluntary migration means moving and staying according to one’s own will.



In case of legal migration, legal residence and right to work are protected by Thailand’s labor law. Illegal immigrants have the right to receive social security and preventive care, and illegal entry; Arrested for illegal residence and illegal employment may result in deportation. Most migrant women are willing to work using the irregular migration method because they are facing financial difficulties. Irregular migration is a dangerous thing. It can lead to a pattern of human trafficking-related rights violations. Among these irregular migrant groups, women and adolescent girls in particular are a target group vulnerable to exploitation of labor rights and human trafficking.

According to the lists compiled by Mae Sot Hospital’s emergency support department, in 2018

  • 90% of those seeking help are women.
  • 51 percent have been sexually assaulted.
  • 5 percent are victims of child violence.
  • 64 percent are female migrant workers.
  • 44 percent were victims of physical violence.

Organizations that work to raise awareness of violence against girls and women and assist in the rehabilitation of victims of violence.



A full-service emergency phone number in one place

1300 (24 hours);

Turk District Social Relief Development and Resettlement Office

(Phone – 055 – 511-452),

  • Liaison and referral of complaints to Pulau (Police Station).
  • Communicating with shelters for those in need.

Mae Sot Hospital Emergency Department

(085-649-1311 or emergency number 1669);

  • conducting medical examinations;
  • Reporting crime to the police station.

Women’s Foundation (088-627-7151);

  • Possible legal action.
  • Recommendation to action.
  • To religious leaders in the community connect and perform reconciliation.

Women’s Sexual Violence/Domestic Violence Support Network (095-643-6226);

  • Possible legal action.
  • Mediation and mediation to resolve disputes.

Labor Law Support Office

(055-535-994),

  • Possible legal action.

providing attorney services: Counselling.