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UN: ‘Hundreds of thousands’ trafficked into scam centres
Published on 29/08/2023
» Hundreds of thousands of people are being trafficked by criminal gangs and forced to work in scam centres and other illegal online operations that have sprung up across Southeast Asia in recent years, the United Nations said in a report on Tuesday.
Recycling 'will reduce emissions'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2023
» Improving Thailand's waste disposal system can help reduce the kingdom's greenhouse gas emissions by almost 28 million tonnes by 2030, according to a report by the non-profit organisation Circulate Initiative.
Online boost for Rcep trade
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/08/2023
» The government is pushing for a steady expansion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (Rcep), helped by increasing online sales channels, according to deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.
Regional maritime law enforcement gets a boost
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/07/2023
» The United States says it is looking forward to closer cooperation on maritime law enforcement in Southeast Asia, following a regional conference co-hosted with Thailand this week.
Joint maritime law in focus
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/07/2023
» The ninth edition of the Southeast Asia Maritime Law Enforcement Initiative (SEAMLEI) Commander’s Forum kicked off on Tuesday with the aim of channelling discussion on the application of joint maritime law in Southeast Asia.
Trafficking victims need better protection, US says
Published on 28/06/2023
» The United States has urged Thailand to improve its systems for protecting victims of human trafficking, especially those pressed into forced labour by growing numbers of cyber-scam gangs.
British expat completes charity walk from Pattaya to Phuket
News, Published on 13/06/2023
» A 1,000-kilometre walk may seem daunting, but not for James Lee Valentine. He is living proof that having a sense of charity and resolve and experience can make a great difference to people's lives.
Canada loosens visa rule
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2023
» Thailand is among 13 countries newly added to Canada's electronic travel authorisation (eTA) programme by its Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, the North American country announced on Wednesday.
RTP agrees on Interpol centre initiative
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/05/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will work with Interpol to establish a coordinating centre to tackle human trafficking gangs in Southeast Asia.
Heavy rain forecast in most regions this week
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2023
» The Meteorological Department is warning of heavy rain in most regions of the country this week.