Police special unit to crack down on illegal fishing
The Royal Thai Police has established a special taskforce, “IUU Hunter”, to monitor and control the fishing industry and stop Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) in Thai waters. “The Continue Reading
Thai Government to Establish Victim Identification Center, modeled after U.S.’ DCAC
February 1, 2022. With the aim of building confidence and improving standard and efficiency of victim screening/identification and referral processes, Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has tasked the Minister Continue Reading
Thailand’s Country Report on Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts 2021 (1 January – 31 December 2021)
Thailand’s Country Report on Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts 2021 (1 January – 31 December 2021) is released. Combatting trafficking in persons continued to be among the Royal Thai Government’s top priorities Continue Reading
Thai Police Assistant Commissioner-General Joined Hands with Local Fishermen Groups to Address Anti-IUU Fishing Efforts
Forced labor among migrant workers in many industries in Thailand, including fishery, was specifically mentioned in the ranking of Thailand in the 2021 U.S. Trafficking in Person (TIP) Report. Prime Continue Reading
Comprehensive CI and Permit Centers Open now until August 2022 to Facilitate Migrant Workers from Myanmar
Thai and Myanmar Ministries open the center to issue Certificate of Identity (CI) and facilitate the stay and work permit application process for Myanmar workers in 5 locations in Thailand. Continue Reading
Human Trafficking Cases in 2021
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Labour Minister Kicks Off Migrant Worker Inspection Around Thailand.
Dec 13, 2021, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Labour presided over the ceremony to deploy 123 inspectors who will conduct the screening of workplaces and migrant workers around the country. Continue Reading
Integrated Team Inspects Fishing Vessels at Sea in Ranong Province as Part of Anti-Labor Trafficking Effort
December 9, 2021. Ranong Province conducted fishing vessels inspection, a collaboration between the Province’s labor, public health, and immigration offices, along with officers from the Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai-MECC) Continue Reading
Thailand seeks upgrade in US 'TIP' ranking
Push to reduce trafficking Thailand seeks upgrade in US ‘TIP’ ranking Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered relevant authorities to intensify efforts to combat human trafficking and forced labour Continue Reading
Thailand Continues to Upgrade Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts, Builds Victim Identification Center.
Thailand is planning to turn one of the training centers into the victim identification center as part of its ongoing effort to combat human trafficking. On Nov 22, 2021. Deputy Continue Reading