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Thailand: A Perspective of Transnational Crime Rosa Gomes Henry Kaahanui Marcella Granquist APOC Orientation 13-2 7 June 2013

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Definition: A group of 3 or more persons who aim to commit one or more serious offenses in order to achieve some material or financial benefit. The term covers not only offences committed in more than one State, but also those that take place in one State but are planned or controlled in another. Source: UNTOC, September 2009 Transnational Crime

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Thailands War on Drugs started in 2003 resulting in 1000s of deaths. Special Drug Task Force - 1000 officers Corrupt Police Drug testing in night clubs Poorly written policies to fight crime Due process ignored, lack of human rights Violence, torture and murder of suspects Harsh penalties - capitol punishment Haboring fugitives from other countries Current Issues

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Globalization Economy Transportation Communications Technical Advances Corruption Criminal Network Cooperation Socio-economic Universal greed for money & power Fugitives: Visa on Arrival Policy abuse Facilitators

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Counterfeit Passports Drug Traffic Human Traffic Prostitution Dog Smuggling Illegal Firearms Money Laundering CD Counterfeits Criminal Activities

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Thailand launches new campaign to fight drug crimes

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Drug Rehabilitation Eliminating the demand Small Business Legitimate alternatives Agriculture Land ownership Tourism Revisit Visa entry requirements Improved Governance Extradition Policy (MOUs) Border Control Random cargo inspections Drug Task Force Center Good start Policy & Program Options