Over 200,000 children, mostly girls, are exploited through child prostitution in Thailand, the third highest rate in the world. Weak laws against sex offenders and corruption among government officials and police allow child prostitution to continue. Poverty is a major driving factor, as families can earn more through selling their daughters into prostitution than they could make in years through regular work. The practice brings significant profits into Thailand's economy but takes a heavy social and health toll on victims through diseases, unwanted pregnancies, and increased suicide rates. Educating girls about alternatives to prostitution could help address the root causes.