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Crew rescue casts long shadow
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/08/2019
» Last week's rescue of 18 Thai fishermen from a stricken vessel drifting without fuel in the sea off Somalia has raised concerns over a hidden form of human trafficking.
Safety net failing migrant fishermen
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/08/2019
» While the European Union (EU)'s decision to lift the yellow-card warning on illegal, unreported and unregistered (IUU) fishing indicates progress in the country's efforts to clean up the industry, migrant workers in the Thai seafood supply chain still face unfair employment practices.
Fisheries body wants work permit clarity
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/05/2019
» The National Fisheries Association of Thailand is calling for a clearer policy regarding the renewal of work permits for Myanmar, Cambodian and Lao migrant workers whose work permits are due to expire between this year and next year.
Trawler conflicts to be resolved
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/01/2019
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo has pledged to end conflicts with commercial trawlers before the country ratifies the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Work in Fishing Convention, or C188, by the end of this month.
Top 5: Labouring through 2018
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2018
» Making a list of the top five labour issues is a challenge, because a lot has been going on in the labour sector and the businesses they work for this year.
C188 'a done deal', Adul warns
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/12/2018
» Protests against the government's plan to ratify the International Labour Organisation's 2007 Work in Fishing Convention, or C188, have not swayed Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo, who insists he will not bow to such pressure.
Fishing group wants convention axed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/12/2018
» Fishery operators converged on the Labour Ministry Thursday to oppose a government plan to ratify the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) 2007 Work in Fishing Convention, also known as C188, which they said could hurt their businesses.
Thailand first in Asia to ratify fishing pact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/11/2018
» Thailand will become the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, also known as C188, to ensure better working conditions for fishermen.
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.
Fishing for new workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/09/2018
» The Labour Ministry's recent move to recruit additional migrant workers through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) system is a boost for the commercial fishing sector, which has suffered from a labour shortage.