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Human trafficking suspect arrested after 12 years on the run
Published on 17/09/2024
» Police have arrested a woman on charges of human trafficking in connection with forced labour on fishing trawlers after she was on the run for more than a decade.
Solving the Myanmar migrant surge
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2024
» With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular migration from the country. Without adequate and sustainable solutions, Thailand's overall development, including its economy, society, and security, will be seriously impacted.
Follow-ups needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2024
» Re: "Seed bomb threat to forest ecology", (Editorial, Sept 2), "Hilltop plot seized after landslides", (BP, 2 Sept) & "Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks", (BP, Sept 3).
Minors rescued from karaoke sex bars
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/08/2024
» Six underage girls have been rescued during raids at two illegal karaoke bars in Buri Ram, according to the police Anti Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD).
Man held in Lamphun over minor abuse videos
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/08/2024
» A third-year university student was arrested in Lamphun for allegedly sexually assaulting at least 15 underage girls and recording the abuse for sale online.
Rohingya smugglers extradited from South Korea
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/07/2024
» Two men said to be leading members of a transnational human trafficking syndicate involved in a Rohingya smuggling case in 2019 have been extradited to Thailand from South Korea
Labour ministry says anti-trafficking capacity improving
Published on 27/06/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has made significant progress in improving its capacity to prevent trafficking of people for labour but more can be done, says Pairoj Chotikasathien, the ministry’s permanent secretary.
Thailand’s status unchanged in US trafficking report
Published on 25/06/2024
» Thailand remains on Tier 2 for the third consecutive year in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report issued by the United States this week.
Thai and Chinese officials team up against scams
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/06/2024
» KUNMING, China - Thai police are joining hands with their Chinese counterparts to tackle human trafficking and call centre scams in China.
Late King's stance
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/06/2024
» Re: "Pita says court powerless to dissolve MFP", (BP, June 10) & "Move Forward case reveals autocracy", (Opinion, June 7).