Dusita Phuengsamran

TL;DR: Both the prevalence of sex trafficking as an entry mechanism to sex work and the threats to sexual and reproductive health observed on the basis of trafficking status show the need for comprehensive efforts to identify and support this vulnerable population.

TL;DR: Physical and sexual violence against FSW in Thailand appears to be common, with women experiencing such violence demonstrating diminished capacity for STI/HIV harm reduction and greater prevalence of STI symptoms.

TL;DR: HIV services for sex workers need to expand and incorporate targeted interventions to reduce sex workers’ occupational susceptibility to COVID-19, and Thailand should advocate for decriminalization of sex work and ensure sex workers are entitled to equal labour rights and inclusion in the government social protection programme.

TL;DR: It is found that migrants have a higher likelihood of sexual debut than nonmigrants and differences in debut by marital status are examined.

TL;DR: Low protected sex among indirect FSWs indicates the need for public health interventions at individual, interpersonal, and institutional level.