Outcome THA_D_1.2

People living in Thailand especially those at risk being left furthest behind, are able to participate in and benefit from development, free from all forms of discrimination

People living in Thailand — particularly those at risk of being left behind — have benefited from the country's development trajectories and — gained access to stronger protection, economic opportunities and services in 2025. Thailand adopted its first National Action Plan on the Elimination of Violence against Women (NAPVAW), catalysed by UN Women’s multi-year technical support and advocacy. In 2025, migrant workers’ leadership and protection were strengthened through UN Women programme. At least 400 Cambodian women migrant workers have benefited from peer networks in eastern Thailand; 140 Cambodian women migrant workers accessed services, strengthened their rights and engaged in advocacy processes; 10 VAW survivors received referrals; and 8 domestic violence cases were successfully resolved through community-based support with Raks Thai Foundation. The cross-border VAW referral system was strengthened with 14 institutions aligned on trauma-informed, survivor-centred protocols. In the domain of women’s economic empowerment, women entrepreneurs are recognized and their potential to contribute to Thailand economy is elevated. The Office of Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion (OSMEP), the principal body responsible for SME Policy and promotional measures, has taken a significant step by officially establishing the definition of women owned SMEs (published in the Royal Gazette, 6 February 2025). This laid out the groundwork in exploring appropriate policies for gender-responsive procurement (GRP) and identifying targeted interventions. Through UN Women intervention, 125 hospitality sector leaders increased their knowledge of GRP and among them 67 per cent reported increased confidence to promote GRP internally. Women-owned enterprises Goodganic Hilkoff Coffee and Moreloop accessed international buyers and markets through UN Women intervention.