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Thai labor March 20, 2019 5:03 PM
Non-profit FishWise launches new labor rights ‘roadmap’

The initiative's website offers streamlined guidance and actionable steps companies can take to understand the labor conditions throughout their supply chains

Thai labor Jan. 10, 2019 9:33 AM
Removal of Thai yellow card ‘likely to create EU export surge’

The country's yellow card was removed by the EU on Jan. 8 after Thailand was deemed to have made sufficient progress in tackling IUU fishing

Thai labor Jan. 8, 2019 12:13 PM
EJF cautions ‘important gaps’ remain after EU lifts Thailand’s yellow card

By Louis Harkell

Free from the threat of sanctions, the onus is now on the Thai government to sustain the progress made and carry through further reforms, said the Environmental Justice Foundation

Thai labor Jan. 8, 2019 10:40 AM
EU lifts ‘yellow card’ on Thailand

By Neil Ramsden

The European Commission delists Thailand from the group of 'warned countries' as recognition of its progress in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

Thai labor Dec. 11, 2018 10:01 AM
Thai fishing operators petition gov’t to overturn Work in Fishing convention

200 operators have submitted a petition to the Thai government against the adoption of the new laws, which they believe hinder the Thai fishing industry.

Thai labor Nov. 30, 2018 9:51 AM
Thailand set to be first Asian country to ratify Work in Fishing Convention

Despite 'obstructive tactics and attempts to derail the process' by some sections of the fisheries industry, Thailand has voted to ratify the convention

Thai labor Nov. 15, 2018 10:39 AM
Reuters commends Thai Union for ethical recruitment

Thai Union has been highly commended for its work on ethical recruitment and migrants’ rights by Thomson Reuters Foundation

Thai labor Sept. 20, 2018 5:08 PM
US lawmakers request investigation of forced labor in seafood, use of SIMP

In addition to asking the Government Accountability Office for an investigation, a group of Democratic lawmakers wants to use SIMP to crack down on forced labor

Thai labor Sept. 14, 2018 9:36 AM
UK coalition recognizes risk of slavery in supply chains

Businesses in the UK’s Sustainable Seafood Coalition have agreed on commitments that recognize the risk of modern slavery and social responsibility in their supply chains

Thai labor Sept. 10, 2018 10:23 AM
Thai fishing boat slavery in spotlight at Toronto film festival

The plight of workers trapped in slavery on Thai fishing boats will be cast in the spotlight at the Toronto International Film Festival, with the screening of a documentary called Ghost Fleet

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