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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 to declare 6-month work results Apr 17
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/04/2015
» The government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will declare its six-month work results on April 17, PM's Office spokesman Yongyuth Mayalarp said on Sunday.
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.
Govt speeds up migrant verification
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/02/2015
» The government is speeding up nationality verification of migrant workers and they will be allowed to work for two years after they complete the process, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said yesterday.
Bill to give fishing crews a better deal
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/02/2015
» The cabinet has approved a bill on maritime labour which aims to improve working standards for fishing crews.
PM orders trafficking crackdown
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 25/12/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is stepping up the government's anti-human trafficking measures to try to lift Thailand from its "Tier 3" status, which the United States reserves for countries with the worst records on human trafficking.
Alien workers get another 120 days
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/04/2013
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Labour Ministry’s proposal to extend the verification period for the estimated 384,000 alien workers still unregistered for another 120 days.