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New fishing restrictions to take effect
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 11/02/2016
» The National Fishery Policy Committee yesterday resolved to put a limit on the number of marine animals that can be caught in an attempt to solve the problem of overfishing in Thai waters.
Prawit confident over trafficking progress
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/01/2016
» The government plans to submit a report containing achievements in its efforts to curb human trafficking and related issues to the United States for inspection by Jan 19, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon says.
Government denies 'slave' claims in AP report
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 22/12/2015
» The government has dismissed a recent report by the Associated Press that Thai authorities turned a blind eye to slave-like labour conditions in the shrimp industry.
Protesters take aim at US envoy
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/11/2015
» Dozens of protesters gathered at the United States embassy on Friday to protest against US ambassador Glyn Davies' criticism of Thailand's lese majeste law.
Tight controls imposed on export of dual-use goods
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/06/2015
» The cabinet has approved a new regulation proposed by the Ministry of Commerce to control the export of dual-use goods to meet United Nations Security Council requirements and to protect Thai exports.
PM to invoke Section 44 on fishing dispute
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to use Section 44 of the interim charter to authorise the military to take part in official operations to tackle illegal fishing and speed up the registration of trawlers.
PM acknowledges EU deadline
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/04/2015
» Acknowledging the threat of a European Union ban on Thai seafood imports, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the country is working systemically to crack down on illegal and unregulated fishing in order to meet the EU’s six-month deadline.
Govt insists Section 44 is needed
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/04/2015
» Thailand needs some law, Section 44 in this case, to ensure order and a path to reform and true democracy, deputy government spokesman Sansern Kaeokamnerd asserted on Friday.
Govt seeks trafficking details
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/03/2015
» Thailand has made significant advances to deal with human trafficking, and is working towards developing a case system to track data and statistics, according to the government's anti-human trafficking committee.
Govt speeds up migrant verification
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/02/2015
» The government is speeding up nationality verification of migrant workers and they will be allowed to work for two years after they complete the process, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said yesterday.