Is this article overhyping the issue?

If your mackerel came from Thailand, an enslaved migrant probably caught it

If not, then any suggestions on how expats who care can help, not least to the victims themselves but Thailand to repair/prevent further damage to its reputation?

Which government ministries are supposed to have authority over such issues?

To those who don't care about the issue, or think there's no point in learning more about it, perhaps just refraining from comment would be most productive.

But pointers/citations to evidence as to the actual facts of the matter, on either side, would be very welcome.

Edit - sorry for the weird capitalization, seems the forum software messes it up automatically?

Edited June 1, 201313 yr by GottaGo

For many years human trafficking has been reported as endemic in the Thai fish processing and fishing industry. Corrupt Thai government officials are allegedly also involved. If you wish to make a personal contribution their are numerous NGOs or a specialised UN organisation you could approach, but make sure they are registered with the Thai government.

An example report at:

http://asiafoundation.org/in-asia/2012/02/08/human-trafficking-rampant-in-thailands-deep-sea-fishing-industry/

Between 2002 - 2011, 20 Thai activists have reportedly been disappeared/murdered. Do not take any protest action as an individual here in Thailand.

Edited June 1, 201313 yr by simple1

I don't have money to donate, but knowing the government agencies (supposed to be) responsible for the issue would be helpful.

Came across this as well http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2013/05/29/human-trafficking-report-roils-thai-fishing-industry/

And another great example of corporate abuse of Thailand's ridiculous defamation laws:

http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/04/09/thailand-defamation-charges-chill-labor-rights-inquiries

Here's the report he's being prosecuted for: http://www.finnwatch.org/images/cheap%20has%20a%20high%20price_exec%20summary_final.pdf

Edited June 1, 201313 yr by GottaGo

I don't have money to donate, but knowing the government agencies (supposed to be) responsible for the issue would be helpful.

Came across this as well http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2013/05/29/human-trafficking-report-roils-thai-fishing-industry/

And another great example of corporate abuse of Thailand's ridiculous defamation laws:

http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/04/09/thailand-defamation-charges-chill-labor-rights-inquiries

Here's the report he's being prosecuted for: http://www.finnwatch.org/images/cheap%20has%20a%20high%20price_exec%20summary_final.pdf

How about contacting Human Rights Watch or UN Human Rights Council office in Thailand at

Tel. (66) 2 288 1496/1235

Bangkok, Thailand

alizadeh at un dot org

Edited June 1, 201313 yr by sbk
no emails in posts thanks, please dont' feed the spammers

Stop eating fish!

The oceans are over-fished anyway, by 2050- maybe 2020 they will be no fishes left

I don't have money to donate, but knowing the government agencies (supposed to be) responsible for the issue would be helpful.

Came across this as well http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2013/05/29/human-trafficking-report-roils-thai-fishing-industry/

And another great example of corporate abuse of Thailand's ridiculous defamation laws:

http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/04/09/thailand-defamation-charges-chill-labor-rights-inquiries

Here's the report he's being prosecuted for: http://www.finnwatch.org/images/cheap%20has%20a%20high%20price_exec%20summary_final.pdf

I wasn't referring to a cash donations, but donating your time and expertise, if any.

Edited June 1, 201313 yr by simple1

Is this article overhyping the issue?

Not at all....pretty much factual and they have left bits out like at least a couple of times a year bodies of said fishermen are found floating in the gulf with bullet holes in them.

If I may ask how long you been in Thailand ?......this is common knowlege, go and read up on the prawn industry as well same same

Are you busy wring a piece for the UK's Daily telegraph by any chance ?...