U.S. officials observe Thailand’s solutions to labor problems in fishing sector

 

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SAMUT SAKHON, 8th May 2018 (NNT) - Executives of Customs and Immigration offices of the U.S. have visited the Samut Sakhon Fish Marketing Organization to inspect the Thai government’s solutions to human trafficking in the fishing industry. 

Mrs. Brenda Smith Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection and representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Thailand and their entourage were briefed on the Thai government’s operations to prevent illegal labor and human trafficking, as well as the management of and trade in aquatic animals. Governor of Samut Sakhon Praphat Malakan also shared information with the group of U.S. officials. 

The Samut Sakhon Fish Marketing Organization is the starting point of important fishery products in Thailand and a port in – port out control center. 

The Samut Sakhon Governor, the chief of the provincial fisheries' department as well as representatives of relevant units answered all questions asked by the U.S. officials in an effort to express Thailand’s determination to fight against human trafficking in the fishing sector.

 

-- nnt 2018-05-09

Again we get the official Thai version and everything is OK.  I'd like to read the American version.  Could be a good excuse for Trump to cut the trade deficit by banning Thai seafood !