รูปแบบการขึ้นทะเบียนผู้กระทำความผิดทางเพศที่มีความเหมาะสม สำหรับบริบทประเทศไทย The Appropriate Format of Sex Offenders’ Registration in the Context of Thailand

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to find the appropriateness of the sex offender registration system in Thailand. And forms of sex offender registration that are appropriate to the Thai context. A qualitative research is conducted in different ways including documentary research, in-depth interview, and focus group. According to the research, it was found that it is proper to apply the concept of sex offenders’ registration in Thailand in a specific format suitable to the context, values, culture, and traditions in Thailand. The structure of a model law on the registration of sex offenders was later set forth. The subject matter includes: sex offenders whose registration is required; the time period for registration; the responsible agency and its power and duties; sex offenders’ conduct; and, sanctions. A seminar was also organized in order to reach an accord on finding the perfect structure of such model law. 

It is suggested and proposed in this research that the structure of the model law on sex offenders’ registration be enacted to formulate the draft Act on the Registration of Sex Offenders B.E. …, and set up a comprehensive and connected database for sex offenders’ registration by relevant authorities. The suggestion for further research would be to study other legal measures to reduce recidivism by inmates who have committed sexual offences and have been legally released, such as measures of injection to reduce sex hormones, etc.