GLJ-ILRF letter to US state on Thailand’s Tier 2 ranking in Trafficking in Persons Report 2020

A letter to Michael R. Pompeo questioning the decision in the 2020 TIP Report to maintain Thailand’s ranking at Tier 2, despite comprehensive evidence of severe weaknesses in the Thai government’s efforts to prosecute, prevent, and protect people from human trafficking in 2019.

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International buyers urge the Thai government to protect fishery reforms

Major retailers and buyers sourcing seafood from Thailand have signed up to a collective advocacy letter aimed at preserving important regulations to protect some of the most vulnerable workers in the world

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Defending migrant workers in Thailand: lessons for companies

An open letter to the Thai government requests the dismissal of legal action by a local company against several human rights defenders, including ex-employees. It also has wider implications.

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Global implications of addressing unfair trade practices in Europe’s food chain

Supporting greater fairness in the agricultural supply chain as well as post-Brexit implications.

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Thai government starts to act on fishing industry problems

The Thai government has announced that it will become the first Asian nation to ratify the International Labor Organization’s Convention on Work in Fishing.
THIS BLOG WAS UPDATED ON 9 JANUARY 2019

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New fishers’ union should be watershed for workers in Thai fishing industry

This week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation launched the first independent, democratic union for fishers in Thailand – the Fishers’ Rights Network. ETI’s Nick Kightley reflects on what this could mean for the fishing industry in Thailand.

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Damaging ‘Brand Thailand’: Reaction to court ruling against labour rights advocate, Andy Hall

Thailand’s Prakanong Court in Bangkok has just ordered business and human rights advocate, Andy Hall, to pay 10 million baht (£225,957) in civil damages plus legal and court fees to pineapple company Natural Fruit Co Ltd.

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Thailand, a state on a journey: ending human rights abuses in fishing and farming

In March, an ILO committee set up to examine the use of forced labour in Thailand reported on its latest findings.

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Why migrant workers in Thailand and their defenders need support

A letter to The Royal Thai Government on the necessity of supporting human rights defender, Andy Hall and other campaigners and whistleblowers.

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Coalition response to Andy Hall conviction

A letter to the Thai government in respect of the conviction of human rights advocate, Andy Hall

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