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11 immigration police, officials arrested on bribery charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/09/2022
» Eleven government officials, including six immigration police, have been arrested and charged for allegedly taking bribes.
Thai shrimp wins in US court
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/01/2017
» Costco shrimp couldn't be traced back to slave labour on Thai fishing boats says judge who is concerned about human trafficking.
Old trawlers take on a new role as artificial reefs
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/11/2016
» Eight more old fishing vessels were sunk in the Gulf of Thailand Tuesday to create new habitats for marine life.
China to the rescue with Mekong water release
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2016
» Thai farmers to benefit from China's release of water from dam on Mekong River to help drought-stricken farmlands along river.
Slave-caught fish: Obama ready to sign ban on imports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2016
» As a result of Associated Press investigative journalism into forced "slave" labour in Thailand's fishing industry, US fish imports can be banned if situation persists.
(UPDATE #4) Hua Hin oil slick: From oil tanker? Fishing boats? Still not sure.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2015
» Oil from large oil tanker or small fishing boats? Oil spill samples sent to Belgium for 4-6 weeks of testing. Right now, more questions than answers.
"Disappointing" Vamco deluges East; finally some rain in North (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/09/2015
» The remnants of tropical storm Vamco continue to bring heavy rain to parts of Thailand, causing flood havoc and capsizing ocean vessels, but it has not significantly lifted water levels in Thailand's dams.
Thai sea police fought Vietnamese fishermen: What happened?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2015
» Thai police say self-defense after hostile Vietnamese fishing boats rammed them, police tied up crew & shot captain, say Vietnamese.
Costco sued in US over Thailand slave labour shrimp
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/08/2015
» US retailer Costco sued for misleading consumers about alleged Thai slave labour shrimp. Class action lawsuit represents all consumers under 2010 state law to expose slavery in supply chains of US companies.
Indonesia seizes Thai ship transporting fish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/08/2015
» Huge Thai-owned refrigerated cargo ship believed to be loaded with slave-caught fish seized by Indonesia's navy after satellite spotting by US news agency.