The Problem of Child Prostitution from a Case of The Human Trafficking Suppression Division in Mae Hong Son Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to 1) study the root causes, motivation and process of entering into child prostitution, 2) problems and obstacles of the Trafficking Suppression Division in rigorously arresting and prosecuting offenders, and 3) ways to solve problems. From the case of a criminal case that occurred in Mae Hong Son province With characteristics of qualitative research, target groups are The number of police officers in the Human Trafficking Suppression Division were 20 from selection. The research tools were interview forms and content analysis methods. The results showed that The main source of child prostitution in Mae Hong Son province is poverty, distance, prosperity. Inadequate education Innocence, friendship, materialism Lack of morals and ethics of related parties The value of using adultery Being influenced by someone who wishes to benefit from the child And the lack of knowledge about law The motivation that leads children into prostitution is money or rewards. Material values Fellowship and emulation behavior Having premature love Drug problems And family problems Which the process of entering into child prostitution Beginning with children and young people wanting money. Resulting in being influenced by a group of friends Or persons involved in prostitution Or may be forced and intimidated, which may be caused by children and youth are addicted to drugs or debt, then forced to prostitution to clear the debt. Or if being tricked into prostitution. Regarding the problems and obstacles of the Human Trafficking Suppression Division, it was found that when prosecuting offenders and related persons There are important problems and obstacles that most areas are remote areas. The victim has complicated behavior. Not cooperating with officials And do not trust in officials Not receiving cooperation from government officials Establishment As well as people in the area Lack of good coordination Budget is limited And the prosecution was too hasty. As for the guidelines for solving the problem of child prostitution in Mae Hong Son province, it is found that the relevant agencies should seriously work integration. Regularly inspect entertainment centers, hostels, mingling sites, or places that are at risk of promoting prostitution And protection for children and youth who are victims of prostitution according to the law And allocate budgets to be used to carry out more prostitution problems. In addition, teachers and parents of children must closely monitor the behavior of children, students or youth in their parents. And publicize to make people aware of the legal punishment of child adultery