In February 2008, Thailand enacted the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, which broadens the definition of exploitation to include sexual exploitation, production and distribution of pornography, slavery, forced begging, forced labour, trade in organs, or other similar forms of exploitation. It applies to all persons regardless of their legal status.

Key elements of the Act are: heavier penalties for offenders; the right to compensation for victims; provision of shelter and other necessities including physical, psychosocial, legal, educational, and health care assistance to victims.