Thailand

Thailand is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Laos and Cambodia to the east, Myanmar to the west, and Malaysia to the south. Thailand has a population of over 69 million people, and the official language is Thai.

Thailand has a mixed economy, with a strong focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, music, and architecture. Thailand is also home to a number of natural and cultural attractions, including beautiful beaches, ancient temples, and national parks.

Thailand has a long and complex history, and it has been influenced by a variety of cultures and civilizations over the centuries. The country is a constitutional monarchy, with a king as the head of state, and it has a parliamentary democracy. Thailand is a member of the United Nations and other international organizations.

 

 

Tesco faces lawsuit from low-paid factory workers sewing F&F jeans – Fashion United
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Tesco faces lawsuit from low-paid factory workers sewing F&F jeans – Fashion United

Tesco is facing a lawsuit over allegations that jeans from its F&F fashion range were made under forced labour conditions. The supermarket giant, which retails jeans for 16 pounds, is being sued by 130 former workers from VK Garment Factury, a Thailand-based apparel manufacturer. Allegations include working 99-hour weeks for less than 4 pounds per…

BI intercepts 3 human trafficking victims; nabs Japanese fugitive
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BI intercepts 3 human trafficking victims; nabs Japanese fugitive

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have intercepted three suspected victims of human trafficking who attempted to leave the country disguised as tourists. Meanwhile, BI operatives also arrested a Japanese fugitive wanted by authorities in Tokyo for robbery, extortion and involvement in telecommunications fraud. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said…

Can monitoring of persons convicted of child sexual offenses through registries keep our children safe?
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Can monitoring of persons convicted of child sexual offenses through registries keep our children safe?

PRESS RELEASE: 23 January 2023 BANGKOK—35 participants from Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, UAE, UK and the US from government, law enforcement, civil society, academia and the UN, attended a 3-days experts’ roundtable exploring how child sex offenders’ registries are used across various countries, learning from existing practices, and how these can…

BI rescues 3 human trafficking victims at NAIA – Manila Bulletin
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BI rescues 3 human trafficking victims at NAIA – Manila Bulletin

News/ National/ BI rescues 3 human trafficking victims at NAIA BI rescues 3 human trafficking victims at NAIA Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have intercepted three more victims of human trafficking who attempted to leave the country in the guise of being tourists. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said…

Asean’s war against human trafficking
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Asean’s war against human trafficking

After drug dealing, human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world. The International Labour Organization’s latest report —Global Estimates of Modern Slavery—said 50 million people were living in modern slavery in 2021. Of these victims, 28 million were in forced labor and 22 million were trapped in forced marriage. The number of…

Racism and Human Trafficking
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Racism and Human Trafficking

As I commemorated Martin Luther King, Jr. this week and thought about racial justice, one area we don’t talk enough about is the racialized reality of human trafficking. According to the Congressional Black Caucus, 57.5 percent of all juvenile detention prostitution arrests were of Black children, and 40 percent of sex trafficking victims identified as…

Thailand hosts COMMIT meeting against trafficking in six Mekong countries – Bangkok Post
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Thailand hosts COMMIT meeting against trafficking in six Mekong countries – Bangkok Post

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, led by Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Permanent Secretary, organised a meeting in line with the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative Against Human Trafficking (COMMIT Process) in a hybrid online and onsite format at S Ratchada Leisure Hotel, Bangkok on December 15-16, 2022. Participants included over 200 representatives from six…

5 Reputable Sources for Trafficking Information
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5 Reputable Sources for Trafficking Information

Statistics are hard. Unless you’re particularly numerically inclined, they can be confusing and stale. Nonetheless, our brains are hardwired to look for data, for proof, and for… well, stats. In an era of misinformation and “fake news”, statistics give credibility. When used correctly, they’re compelling and inspiring – either by showing improvement or where work…

“Sham” forced labor investigation into Tesco supplier
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“Sham” forced labor investigation into Tesco supplier

Police in Thailand have been accused of conducting a sham investigation into forced labor allegations raised by workers at VK Garment Factory (VKG) that produced clothing for the U.K.’s largest supermarket chain, Tesco. Conclusion reached after one day Thai authorities conducted interviews with 114 former workers to screen for forced labor. After just one day,…