Trafficking victims, court witnesses ‘able to work’
The Nation on 6 February 2017, By Wattana Kamchu VIictims of human trafficking and witnesses in their court cases can seek temporary permits to stay and work in Thailand under Continue Reading
Thailand’s Country Report on Anti-Human Trafficking Response 2016
On 2 February 2017 H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, as Chairman of National Sub-Committee on Public Relations and Legal Affairs under the Policy Committee on Continue Reading
Thailand Enforces New Laws Against Human Trafficking
BANGKOK, Jan 29 (Bernama) — The Thai permanent secretary for Social Development and Human Security said the government has enacted amended anti-human trafficking laws in a bid to improve prosecution Continue Reading
Government seeking improved conditions for migrant workers
As part of its sustained efforts against labor abuse and human trafficking, the Thai government is launching a study to determine how it can improve living and working conditions for Continue Reading
Thailand strengthens partnerships to fight against child trafficking
PATTAYA, 16th January 2017 (NNT) – Royal Thai Police in Pattaya have partnered with international NGO to open a new Child Advocacy Center. Thailand’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Continue Reading
USAID launches new project to counter human trafficking in Asia
The Nation on 11 January 2017, The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Thursday launched a US$21.5-million-worth programme to counter human trafficking in Asia by awarding a contract a US Continue Reading
Microsoft help to educate students in Thailand to fight human trafficking
Microsoft is taking part in a project in Thailand to help fight human trafficking in the region. Chaired by Phuket Vice Governor Teera Anantaseriwidhya, at Prince of Songkla University’s Phuket Campus, the Continue Reading
Top Thai tuna producer signs agreement on workers’ rights
Thai Union Group, the world’s largest producer of canned tuna, signed an agreement pledging to adopt and ensure fair labor practices for its ship and fisheries workers with the World Continue Reading
Thai Navy shows off technology to fight fishing abuses
By Dake Kang | AP for The Washington Post on 9 December 2016, SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand — Thailand’s navy on Friday showed off new technology to monitor fishing boats in a renewed effort Continue Reading
FBI Announces Results of Operation Cross Country X
FBI National Press Office, on 17 October 2016 Child Sex Trafficking Crackdown Spreads to International Stage in 2016 The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with representatives from the National Center Continue Reading