Child rights advocate charged with human trafficking in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

Secretary-General of the Child Protection Foundation, Montri Sinthaweechai, aka “Khru Yun”, acknowledged a human trafficking charge today (Friday), filed against him by Amphawa district police.

 

The long-time child rights advocate told the media that he feels very sorry, because he never expected to be charged with human trafficking as, throughout his life, he has devoted himself to protecting the rights of children.

 

Montri and his wife, who has been operating a resort, stand accused of using children from the child care centre to work at the resort. They were charged with assault and illegal use of child labour last month, after the Zendai Foundation filed a police complaint.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/child-rights-advocate-charged-with-human-trafficking-in-thailand/

 

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[worgeordie]

A Wolf taking care of the Lambs .....

regards worgeordie

[bradiston]

5 hours ago, worgeordie said:

A Wolf taking care of the Lambs .....

regards worgeordie

A bit early to judge. What do we know? Sure, in the west, UK for instance, there'd most likely be a commission of enquiry. Here, we have to rely on press reports and defense lawyer's statements. I guess the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Got that one, Gottfrid?

[TheFishman1]

After living here, a long time nothing surprises me about amazing Thailand, TIT

[klauskunkel]

from the article:

“The human trafficking charge is horrifying, raising questions over how Khru Yun could have been appointed a senator, if he had he been involved in human trafficking,” said the lawyer

 

The lawyer's argument just went sideways. It makes one think about how a convicted felon can be appointed a cabinet minister in this country...

[kingstonkid]

Ok where is the trafficking. How many kids work in family businesses.

There is no mention of what the assault was.

Except for the fact that TIT I don't see any crimes.

 

If the kids are looked after.

[Mac Mickmanus]

Cant see that hes done much wrong .

Got some kids to do some chores around the property .

Nothing wrong with getting kids to help out around the house

[Aussieroaming]

Not a smart move from him.

[Classic Ray]

This is a matter of degree. Asking children to help out briefly as a way of preparing them for life is commendable.

 

Using them as cheap labour to run a resort, under cover of charitable works would be deplorable and illegal.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Montri and his wife, who has been operating a resort, stand accused of using children from the child care centre to work at the resort. They were charged with assault and illegal use of child labour last month, after the Zendai Foundation filed a police complaint.

Sick people..

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

“The human trafficking charge is horrifying, raising questions over how Khru Yun could have been appointed a senator, if he had he been involved in human trafficking,” said the lawyer

Connections.. as always.

[Mr Meeseeks]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Montri and his wife, who has been operating a resort, stand accused of using children from the child care centre to work at the resort.

This is the very definition of Thainess.

[Orinoco]

Need more info about what went on.

could be good or bad, we don't know yet.

 

 

[Mac Mickmanus]

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Sick people..

From the report , he took care of some kids and got them to do a few chores around his resort .

   Ifs not stated as whether he was using kids for cheap labour or just getting kids to do a few chores to keep them occupied 

[BangkokReady]

14 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Cant see that hes done much wrong .

Got some kids to do some chores around the property .

Nothing wrong with getting kids to help out around the house

Indeed.  Worth waiting for the details to all come out before passing judgement.

 

Sadly, the accusations of many organisations that claim to be wanting to help people cannot be trusted either.

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

From the report , he took care of some kids and got them to do a few chores around his resort .

   Ifs not stated as whether he was using kids for cheap labour or just getting kids to do a few chores to keep them occupied 

Kids doing "chores" around a resort is cheap labour, taking work away from a job opportunity.

If it fits for farangs it fits for Thais too.

[jacko45k]

7 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Kids doing "chores" around a resort is cheap labour, taking work away from a job opportunity.

If it fits for farangs it fits for Thais too.

Its like the 14 year old being behind the counter at the corner Indian shop or serving in the restaurant... we need to get more detail to know if the underlying situation was abuse. Too many folks prepared to sling mud these days, happened to  Father Ray.....

[mikebell]

22 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

This is the very definition of Thainess.

Agreed - the young conscripts in the Army/Navy take care of their officers' gardens/houses without pay.  It teaches them to know their place and obey their 'betters'.

Edited December 4, 2022 by mikebell
extra thoughts.

[Artisi]

On 12/4/2022 at 1:49 PM, mikebell said:

Agreed - the young conscripts in the Army/Navy take care of their officers' gardens/houses without pay.  It teaches them to know their place and obey their 'betters'.

not forgetting those who live on the officers' properties including ex officers' gardens /houses. 

Edited December 5, 2022 by Artisi

[d4dang]

I wonder who gets the resort if he is convicted? 
The Zendai Foundation director?
What will happen to the kids? Back to a state orphanage or?