CHILD
PORNOGRAPHY
IS A CRIME!

As of 7 December 2015
THE NEW THAI LAW WILL
BE STRICTLY ENFORCED
by the police, prosecutors, courts, prisons, and immigration

MAXIMUM PENALTIES
POSSESSION
years in prison
FORWARDING
years in prison
PRODUCTION
years in prison
CHILDREN
AT RISK
Victims, whether they are adults or children, are targeted by their exploiters because of their vulnerabilities. Children are particularly vulnerable because they are too naive to understand the true purposes of offenders’ actions, unable to articulate the circumstances of their exploitation to authorities, and easy to be controlled physically.
CHILDRENAT RISK
Victims, whether they are adults or children, are targeted by their exploiters because of their vulnerabilities. Children are particularly vulnerable because they are too naive to understand the true purposes of offenders’ actions, unable to articulate the circumstances of their exploitation to authorities, and easy to be controlled physically.

SHARE OF VICTIMS IN DIFFERENT AGE-GROUPS
%
Infants (under 4)
%
Pre-teens (under 13)
%
Early teens (under 18)
THE CHILD
SEX
OFFENDERS
People who sexually abuse children come from all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. They can be found in any profession and in any country. They may be heterosexual or homosexual. Although the majority of child sex offenders are male, they may also be female. They do not have a unique appearance that can be stereotyped.
THE CHILD SEX OFFENDERS
People who sexually abuse children come from all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. They can be found in any profession and in any country. They may be heterosexual or homosexual. Although the majority of child sex offenders are male, they may also be female. They do not have a unique appearance that can be stereotyped.

CHILD SEX ABUSE
IS ORGANIZED CRIME
A hardcore group of child sex offenders have developed into a well-organized global community. Increasingly they engage in organized crime themselves and are served by organized brokers in addition.
DARK SIDE OF THE INTERNET
Hidden from public view, millions of photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse are being traded online. In November 2015, Taskforce Argos detected 8,422 files transmitted from 707 IP addresses in Bangkok.
THE IMPACT OF SEXUAL ABUSE
Sexual exploitation and abuse have lifelong effects on child victims. They are emotionally damaged and often have diverse physical and behavioral problems.
THE IMPACT OF SEX ABUSE
Sexual exploitation and abuse have lifelong effects on child victims. They are emotionally damaged and often have diverse physical and behavioral problems.

A LOSS FOR THE CHILDREN
Children treated for sexual abuse
Every year 13,300 children are medically treated for sexual abuse in Thailand.
A LOSS FOR THE COUNTRY
Million US Dollars
Every year 13,300 children are medically treated for sexual abuse in Thailand.
ACT NOW!
WHAT CAN I DO?

THINK!
If you receive an email or message with child pornography, think before you watch, and think before you share!
ACT!
If you come across child pornography or circumstances that you suspect may include child sexual abuse – call the Thai Police hotline 1911 or make an online report at
ThaiHotline
HELP!
Empower children by educating them about their bodies and boundaries. Teach children to better protect themselves.