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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.
Govt denies AP report on shrimp-peeling 'slaves'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/12/2015
» A recent report by AP news agency that slave-like labour conditions in the shrimp industry were tolerated by Thai authorities was not true, the government declared on Monday, insisting serious efforts were being made to end labour abuse and asking for fair reporting by the media.
Thailand, Cambodia plan to triple bilateral trade
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 18/12/2015
» Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Friday to triple the value of bilateral trade and develop their partnership for mutual benefit.
National Savings Fund launches with B164m
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/08/2015
» The National Savings Fund collected 164 million baht from about 180,000 members on its inaugural day Thursday.
Prayut expects better TIP rating from US later
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expects Thailand will move up to Tier 2 next year on the US human trafficking watch list as its serious efforts against human trafficking gain further momentum.
Jakarta praises Thai help for abused workers
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/05/2015
» Indonesia has praised Thailand for giving the best assistance of any country to its fishing workers stranded on remote islands after being trafficked and abandoned.
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 vows to get tough on trafficking
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 04/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to get tough on officials involved in human trafficking as a key part of his agenda to battle the scourge.
Land grab fears thwart timber plan
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 20/03/2015
» The government's plan to allow foreigners to invest in forestry plantation programmes has been put on hold for at least five years amid growing concerns over a possible massive land grab.
Study begins on megaproject needs
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/02/2015
» The Education Ministry is asking universities to study the government's megaprojects to find out what type of workers will be needed and how many.