The public, private, and people’s sectors, as well as members of Thai society have been urged to join the campaign to stop all forms of violence against women and girls and to be aware of problems involving domestic and family violence.

The call was made by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on 25 November, which is observed as the International Day of No Violence against Women each year. Thailand has designated the month of November as the campaign month of no violence against women and girls. The designation was made by the Cabinet on 29 June 1999, in line with the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. 

In 2024, the Government has set the campaign under the concept “ACT NOW to end Violence against Women and Girls, in order that various activities would be organized to protect members of families and society from domestic and family violence.

The Government has set up the hotline 1300 to accept information and complaints about violence against women and girls. The hotline operates around the clock.

Violence against women and girls appears in several forms, such as domestic, structural, and cultural violence. Not many victims have come out to seek help and ask for justice. Family violence, in particular, becomes a hidden danger, since a large number of abused women are too embarrassed or frightened to speak up for their rights. 

Thailand is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women.

According to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, in 2024, there are 42 people suffering from domestic and family violence in the country each day on average, an increase of five over 2023.