Thai gov’t raises awareness of labor rights in seafood sector
Thailand’s ministry of labor organized a series of meetings to promote better awareness of regulations on employment contracts and wage payments in the fisheries sector
Thai appeals court overturns migrant rights activist’s prosecution
'In today’s landmark ruling, the court importantly ruled that Finnwatch and Andy Hall’s research was in the public interest for the benefit of consumers'
Thai Union making ‘substantial progress’ on Greenpeace commitment
Thai Union Group has made 'substantial, positive progress' on its commitment with Greenpeace to improve sustainability in fisheries and worker livelihoods
Thailand could ratify ILO’s ‘work in fishing’ convention this year
Thailand could ratify the International Labor Organization's 'work in fishing convention' (C 188) before the end of this year, according to the Thai government
Thai court orders human rights activist to pay damages
Andy Hall -- who has worked extensively in the Thai seafood industry on human rights -- has been told to pay over $300,000 to Natural Fruit Co
Thailand to enforce bank accounts for migrant fishermen
A new order requiring bank accounts for migrant workers in Thailand’s fishing and seafood industries can help end forced labor, officials said
Thai prime minister threatens arrest of migrant workers
Thai prime minister enraged as employment department ‘sluggish’ in registering almost 700,000 foreign laborers
Thai gov’t prepares to declare an ‘IUU-free Thailand’
Message is a symbol of the crackdown on illegal fishing, and would mean a policy of Thailand being free from IUU aquatic animals and fisheries products
Thailand details latest anti-IUU measures
Work includes close cooperation with ILO and EU; standard operating procedures handbook for vessel inspections; and greater law enforcement capacity
Thailand convicts several fishermen for human trafficking
Several Thai fishermen and fishing captains have been prosecuted for crimes including human trafficking, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said