Thai Union: More to be done after TIP upgrade
Thai Union noted Thailand’s improvement from Tier 3 to Tier 2 on the US Department of State Trafficking in Persons report watch-list is only a beginning
Thailand bumped up to Tier 2 on TIP report; PNG, Myanmar downgraded
As widely anticipated, Thailand has been officially removed from US State Department's Trafficking in Persons report's Tier 3, swapping places with PNG and Myanmar
NGOs take different sides on possible Thailand TIP upgrade
Reports this week claiming the US will remove Thailand from list of worst human trafficking offenders have split opinion between the Migrant Workers Rights' Network and EFJ
US to upgrade Thailand on TIP list, reports say
According to Reuters, the US has decided to remove Thailand from its list of worst human trafficking offenders, in a move that could help smooth relations with Bangkok’s military-run government
EJF: Thailand should remain on Tier 3 in US TIP report
The NGO said the southeast Asian nation should retain its lowest ranking in the upcoming 2016 US Department of State Trafficking in Persons report, set to be published at the end of June
Thai Union publishes slavery transparency statement
Group has published its Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement, in support of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
Thai Union, employment minister, MWRN discuss ethical migrant worker policies
Thailand's director-general of the department of employment, Aruk Phrommanee, paid a visit to the tuna canner's Samut Sakhon production facility, where its zero recruitment fees policy was discussed
Cambodians sue reported Walmart shrimp suppliers alleging forced labor
Seven Cambodians who say they endured forced labor conditions working for Thailand's seafood industry have sued four firms, including some that allegedly supplied Walmart
EU tells Thailand to take ‘determined action’ on IUU
Asian nation needs to make a real push to clean up its fisheries and labor practices to stave off seafood sanctions
Thai Union workshops laborer welfare with MWRN
Thai firm has worked with the Migrant Workers Rights Network on a two-day training and strategy planning workshop for a newly elected welfare committee