webfact Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 By Caleb Quinley Human rights defenders told Thai Enquirer that more is needed to combat human trafficking in Thailand despite the government’s promise to step up the effort to boost Thailand’s reputation in the eyes of the world. Human trafficking earns global profits of around $150 billion a year. It’s prevalent in Southeast Asia as the region’s porous borders enable smugglers and traffickers to exploit vulnerable people. Thailand has long suffered a problem with human trafficking. It has developed an unenviable reputation as a source, destination, and transit location for modern-day slavery. But Thai authorities are working to clean up their troubling record before the US Trafficking in Persons Report next year. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/35436/rights-groups-say-thai-government-must-do-more-to-combat-human-trafficking/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2021-12-01 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 6 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand has long suffered a problem with human trafficking. It has developed an unenviable reputation as a source, destination, and transit location for modern-day slavery. And one which it doesn't want to change. It suits the cheap slave labour companies and businesses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, hotchilli said: And one which it doesn't want to change. It suits the cheap slave labour companies and businesses. And also those that turn a blind eye to the issue in pursuit of some dash money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overt2016 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Perhaps they could get Amnesty International to assist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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