Human rights campaigner praises Thai firms’ accountability efforts
The Thai Frozen Foods Association's new traceability measures represent 'a stronger standard and mechanisms than before', says Andy Hall
Fund plans $5m investment to tackle slavery in Thai seafood supply chain
Anti-slavery private donor fund plans to spend $5m on an initiative to encourage global retailers and producers to tackle forced labor in Thailand by developing tools to boost supply chain transparency
Thai rep: Seafood sector united to fight illegal fishing
'We want to tell the world that we are very serious in cleaning up the entire seafood supply chain to create sustainability in the fishery industry', rep says
Thai seafood industry hoping for upgrade in this month’s US trafficking report
Thailand’s seafood industry is hoping for an upgrade in the US Trafficking in Persons report expected this month
Workers’ rights group warns Thai amnesty scheme is being abused
The Migrant Workers' Rights Network has warned it has reason to believe that large numbers of migrants are being registered and brought into the country under a scheme designed only for fishermen
Thai gov’t expects TIP upgrade after sustainable crackdown
Thailand's government anticipates receiving upgrades for two key international rankings on human trafficking after its sustainable crackdown
Finnwatch: Factories packing tuna for EU supermarkets still have problems
Thai factories producing tuna for European markets have improved working conditions under the spotlight, but works remains to be done, according to a follow-up report published by Finnwatch
Thailand adopts IUU sanctions in first update to fisheries act since 1947
Crack down on illegal fishing comes simultaneously with effort to help migrants caught up in the human trafficking scandals on its seas and borders
CP Foods to illustrate sourcing policy to key suppliers
Thai giant has held a conference in Bangkok to explain its new responsible sourcing policy to suppliers of agricultural raw materials, seasonings and packaging
Migrant workers body concerned at exclusion from Thai labor task force
The Migrant Worker Rights Network feels the industry alliance of retailers, manufacturers, NGOs and government lacks 'on-the-ground' domestic experience