Plan to tackle human trafficking issue in Thailand to be developed by Labor Ministry

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Plan to tackle human trafficking issue in Thailand to be developed by Labor Ministry

BANGKOK, (NNT)- The Ministry of Labor has set up a committee tasked specifically with tackling human trafficking issue in Thailand, which has placed the country on the U.S. Watch List for the past 4 years.

According to Labor Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, the U.S. is paying attention to the abuse of rights in the fisheries and garment industries, which have earned Thailand a spot under category 2 of the human trafficking watch list.

Police Captain Chalerm said the Ministry of Labor will adopt the solutions, which he claimed are based on political science concepts, rather than through legal means in dealing with the issue.

150 fishing trawler operators will be invited to share and exchange their opinions on the claim. A plan will also be formulated by the Ministry’s officials as a guideline to handling the problem. The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will be asked to join the Ministry of Labor in trying to take Thailand off the watch list.


-- NNT 2013-08-01

[NongKhaiKid]

Th Lone Chalerm rides to the rescue. Do I hear 90 days ?

[rkidlad]

No time frame.

How long will it take for him to abolish human trafficking in Thailand?

[LuckyLew]

Not a chance will anything change

He failed with the south .. failed to bring Thaksin home

Talk about a person born to fail ... he da man

[Mampara]

No time frame.

How long will it take for him to abolish human trafficking in Thailand?

As long as it took to abolish slavery in the west.

[Roadman]

While Thailand can hang its head in shame over this so should my own country New Zealand where legislation is being considered where fishing quota granted to one race is being allowed to extend its practice of employing 'slave' labour Asian fishing fleets for another 5 years while the rest of New Zealands fishing quota which is not race base granted is expected to comply with international and New Zealand fishing protocols this year.

[Bluespunk]

"Police Captain Chalerm said the Ministry of Labor will adopt the solutions, which he claimed are based on political science concepts, rather than through legal means in dealing with the issue."

Say what? What does that mean? Human trafficking is a crime, so use the law! It's not rocket (or political) science. You really think anyone who draws up this list will be satisfied with anything but direct action on freeing the trafficked and gaoling the scum who are involved in their trafficking. Sometimes even ear medicine cannot explain this mans BS.

Edited August 1, 2013 by Bluespunk

[OzMick]

As this appears to be a matter of urgency, at least it is claimed to be, I have to wonder which would have the more rapid effect; adopting solutions based on political science concepts or passing anti-trafficking laws.

OTOH it has to be recognised that parliament has other more pressing and important matters at the moment, mainly passing an amnesty bill for the leader in Dubai, china or wherever he is hiding lately.

It should also be remembered that some of those benefiting from trafficking are "important people," who have many more rights than those being trafficked..

[krisb]

No time frame.

 

How long will it take for him to abolish human trafficking in Thailand? 

which raises the question why does the title mention this? I'm slightly confused. Are the garment and fisheries using abducted children or slave labor, people held against their will? Can someone clarify this please?

[arthurboy]

No time frame.

How long will it take for him to abolish human trafficking in Thailand?

which raises the question why does the title mention this? I'm slightly confused. Are the garment and fisheries using abducted children or slave labor, people held against their will? Can someone clarify this please?

Yes. See http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/210742.pdf for more info.

While corrupt officials and mafia are allowed to traffic people without fear of punishment, nothing, absolutely nothing will change.

And with Chalerm in charge, how likely is it that anything will change?

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Minister Chalerm seeks fishing operators’ cooperation to intercept human trafficking

BANGKOK, 1 Aug 2013 (NNT) - Labor Minister Charlerm Yubumrung has asked maritime business operators to assist the Government in eradicating the ongoing issues of human trafficking and illegal alien workers in Thailand.

The Minister made the call during his meeting with more than 300 maritime business operators from 22 provinces to exchange ideas regarding matters related to labor policies.

The Minister urged the entrepreneurs to help eradicate and raise public concerns especially on child labor, following United States' claim that Thailand is on its human trafficking watch list.

Minister Chalerm believes that with the help of fishermen and marine vessel operators nationwide, the illegal workforce problem would soon be solved. He added the Government has been informing the international community of its efforts in stopping human trafficking, but it needs cooperation from local sectors.

He also asked the operators present at the discussion to spread the information among their peers while affirming that the Labor Ministry is open for any suggestion leading to sustainable solutions to the problems.


-- NNT 2013-08-01

[rkidlad]

No time frame.

How long will it take for him to abolish human trafficking in Thailand?

As long as it took to abolish slavery in the west.

Well, no one's asking him to abolish slavery in the east (Although he could. Maybe 6 months per country)

But how long for Thailand? 6 months?

[Maggusoil]

"Police Captain Chalerm said the Ministry of Labor will adopt the solutions, which he claimed are based on political science concepts, rather than through legal means in dealing with the issue."

Say what? What does that mean? Human trafficking is a crime, so use the law! It's not rocket (or political) science. You really think anyone who draws up this list will be satisfied with anything but direct action on freeing the trafficked and gaoling the scum who are involved in their trafficking. Sometimes even ear medicine cannot explain this mans BS.

BS = Bureau Speak

right?

This is the language public servants use, which allows them talk a lot and say nothing. They teach it in political science.

[marell]

No time frame.

How long will it take for him to abolish human trafficking in Thailand?

which raises the question why does the title mention this? I'm slightly confused. Are the garment and fisheries using abducted children or slave labor, people held against their will? Can someone clarify this please?

Yes, they are.

[Thai at Heart]

Minister Chalerm seeks fishing operators cooperation to intercept human trafficking

BANGKOK, 1 Aug 2013 (NNT) - Labor Minister Charlerm Yubumrung has asked maritime business operators to assist the Government in eradicating the ongoing issues of human trafficking and illegal alien workers in Thailand.

The Minister made the call during his meeting with more than 300 maritime business operators from 22 provinces to exchange ideas regarding matters related to labor policies.

The Minister urged the entrepreneurs to help eradicate and raise public concerns especially on child labor, following United States' claim that Thailand is on its human trafficking watch list.

Minister Chalerm believes that with the help of fishermen and marine vessel operators nationwide, the illegal workforce problem would soon be solved. He added the Government has been informing the international community of its efforts in stopping human trafficking, but it needs cooperation from local sectors.

He also asked the operators present at the discussion to spread the information among their peers while affirming that the Labor Ministry is open for any suggestion leading to sustainable solutions to the problems.

-- NNT 2013-08-01

Did he bother to ask the fishing operators to bring their crew lists and payroll slips?

The foreign fish buyers should insist on firm proof of zero underpayment of wage. Job done.

No evidence, no export.....

Edited August 1, 2013 by Thai at Heart