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NGOs plan to boost Thai language skills in migrant workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/09/2022
» Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Bangkok and adjacent provinces are cooperating to teach Thai language and computer literacy skills to migrant workers, in a bid to increase their skills and enhance their living conditions.
'Close the vaccine gap': illegal migrants need help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/06/2021
» The success of the national vaccination programme, which is seen as instrumental to creating herd immunity and reopening the country, depends on how inclusive it is.
Govt urged to aid stranded Thai fishermen
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/11/2019
» More than 100 undocumented fishing-boat workers from Thailand and neighbouring countries remain stranded on remote Indonesian islands, according to the Labour Rights Promotion Network (LPN).
Nation retains 'Tier 2' status on trafficking
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/06/2019
» Although Thailand remains on Tier 2 of the US Department of State's Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report for a second year running, anti-human trafficking activists have raised questioned about the seriousness of the country's new coalition government in solving the problem.
Fisherman's remains to return to Thailand
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/09/2018
» The family of a Thai fisherman who died after being tricked into working on trawlers is bringing his bones home from the Indonesian remote island of Benjina.
Forced labour bill 'lacks clarity'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/09/2018
» A bill on forced labour prevention has drawn stiff opposition from critics who claimed the proposed law lacks clarity and imposes overly harsh penalties.
Ex-crewmen out to help fellow fishing victims
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/06/2018
» Back in 2014, the rescue of Thai and migrant labourers who fell prey to human trafficking in the fishery industry in Indonesia made headlines across the country after the operation was achieved with a concerted effort from the governments of both nations.
Learning to build a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2018
» While going to school is an unexciting ritual among many children, it is viewed as an extraordinary routine by those who see its true value.