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Berry company in Finland exploited dozens of Thai workers, court says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2025
» A district court in Finland has sentenced Vernu Vasunta, CEO of berry company Kiantama, to three and a half years in prison for 62 counts of aggravated human trafficking involving dozens of Thai workers, reported Xinhua, quoting national broadcaster Yle.
Costly crabmeat supplier defends Jay Fai
News, Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2025
» The crabmeat supplier to Raan Jay Fai has defended the Michelin-starred chef embroiled in controversy over pricing, saying she recognises top quality and pays a fair price for it.
Plant-based food rules to aid buyers, boost trade
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2025
» Thailand is set to implement its first standard for plant-based food products, developed by the Institute of Nutrition at Mahidol University in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Conflict in Gaza and Kashmir on a parallel track
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 12/05/2025
» There is a striking parallel between the 20-month war in the Gaza Strip and the week-old not-yet-war between India and Pakistan. Both confrontations were set off by horrendously cruel mass murders by terrorists whose goal was obviously to start a war that drew the attention of the world back to their own goals and grievances.
Dozens of workers trapped in collapsed Bangkok high-rise
News, AFP and Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2025
» A mushroom cloud of dust and debris swept through the streets of northern Bangkok on Friday as panicked residents ran for their lives after an under-construction skyscraper came crashing down following a powerful earthquake.
Thai Bev awards 'sufficiency economy' school funds
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/10/2024
» Thai Beverage Plc is offering education funds to 15 schools to assist with projects that align with the principles of the sufficiency economy.
Ruffian runs amok; callous teen killing; barn puzzle
News, Mae Moo, Published on 06/10/2024
» 'Taen' leaves trail of destruction
Labour Ministry visits Thai berry pickers in Sweden
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/09/2024
» Labour Ministry officials last week visited Thai berry pickers in Sweden and met their employers to ensure the workers receive proper benefits and wages.
Protecting workers from heat
News, Laura Alfers & Christy Braham, Published on 02/09/2024
» Today's escalating climate crisis disproportionately affects the world's two billion informal workers. As heat waves become increasingly frequent and intense, the absence of global occupational safety and health (OSH) protections against climate-related risks leaves these workers dangerously exposed. Forced to labour in record-breaking temperatures, their health and even lives are in jeopardy.
900 to pick berries in Finland
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2024
» Nine hundred Thai labourers will be sent to Finland this year to work the berry harvesting season.