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TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
PM takes TIP report in stride
THE NATION


Patrick Murphy, US charge d'affaires in Thailand

Foreign Ministry plants to send its response to the US

BANGKOK: -- THE GOVERNMENT yesterday expressed its displeasure with the decision of the United States to keep Thailand at Tier 3 in its latest Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, but it vowed to continue combating human trafficking to meet international standards.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government would not convey its disappointment to Washington but would continue to comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.

"It is all about the rules and international standard with which we have to comply. The problem has existed for a long time, so we have to solve it in all dimensions, including in legal aspects, working procedure and corruption," he said.

"Take it easy, we did our best. We don't do for any particular person but for our own country. Making things such as our fishing sector legitimate in order to avoid conflict with foreign countries," he said.

As the US recognised the government's work and commitment, the status would be improved next year, he said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn said Thailand's placement in Tier 3 does not accurately reflect the significant efforts undertaken by the government. The foreign ministry will send the US State Department a letter in response to the report, he said.

Deputy Foreign Minister Don Pramuwinai said the placement of Thailand in Tier 3 might have some connection with the European Union's illegal fishery consideration under the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU). Some organisations from Europe wrote a letter asking the US to keep Thailand in Tier 3, he told a TV programme, but he was not sure if the letter was a deciding factor in Washington's decision.

However, Don said Thailand does not need to send any more explanations to the US over measures and action taken by the government as Washington has recognised Thailand's commitment and mentioned it in the report.

"The placement in Tier 3 would have no impact as we have already stayed at the level for one year, as the US has accepted what we have done," he said. "I believe all good things will happen from now on."

Government Deputy Spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the prime minister had briefed the Cabinet yesterday that he was not worried about the consequence of the TIP report and it would not discourage the government from continuing to combat human trafficking.

"We won't worry about the placement but the US needs to explain its criteria and standards," the spokesman said. Sansern said the government had investigated and prosecuted around 70 cases against corrupt officials, traffickers and others who were involved in trafficking since the announcement of the previous TIP report in 2014, and Bt100 billion worth of assets had been confiscated from wrongdoers.

"Thailand is the first country to initiate formal talks with other countries that are involved in trafficking within the region from the beginning of the problem, through the middle and until the end in order to find a common solution. The country's commitment not to tolerate trafficking activities within the Kingdom has remained the same," he said.

Patrick Murphy, the US charge d'affaires in Thailand, said the placement had nothing to do with politics, but was about international standards and Thailand's performance.

"Therefore, comparing Malaysia to Thailand is like comparing apples to oranges. It is impossible to do so because each country has different circumstances," he said, referring to criticism that Malaysia was upgraded due to a political deal over the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation.

Malaysia was upgraded to Tier 2, which reflects its trafficking performance, he said. But it is still on the Tier 2 watchlist, signalling the country still has many challenges to overcome.

The US watchlist does require a certain amount of sanctions for countries that fall into the Tier 3 category. However, it has flexibility and the president has 90 days after the issue a favour, he said.

The measures and actions taken by the government over the past few months have been encouraging as it managed to close smuggling camps and enact a new law on trafficking, he said.

"We encourage Thailand to maintain this momentum and to remain committed to solving the problem of combating human trafficking," Murphy added.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/PM-takes-TIP-report-in-stride-30265454.html


-- The Nation 2015-07-29

[Thai at Heart]

And...... Awaiting real progress.....

[NongKhaiKid]

Foreign Ministry ' plants ' to send its response to the US and the PM says his government will not convey it's disappointment to Washington ?

So a very diplomatic response and continue to talk tough at home about the report ? What's up PM, afraid to tell the Americans what you really think ?

[Jessi]

And...... Awaiting real progress.....

For a long time.

[greenchair]

Maybe thailand should write their own report, on the treatment of Mexican migrants to America, and the treatment of migrants to Australia.

Those poor Mexicans are forced to go back to a life of poverty and dangerous living conditions.

And the Australian migrants are met at sea, given food and water , then pushed back out to sea.

Now, they pay cambodia (already struggling ) to take the problem away for them.

How bout the UN step up and provide thailand with some financial assistance to combat this trade that is not entirely of their making. And how bout the UN provide some ngo's to assist thailand with the thousands of migrants that they have to deal with every year. How bout putting the blame squarely on the shoulders of the countries that thousands of people are running from because of abuse. It is totally unfair to ask thailand to be solely responsible for this problem.

[TomJoad]

"Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government would not convey its disappointment to Washington but would continue to comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.

Hopefully, Prayut won't ask the US how many refugees George W. Bush created by invading Iraq and triggering a civil war, since nobody knows for sure. I hear it was in the millions, though. Many of them fled to Syria (yet another bastion of stability in the Middle East).

[Charlie Croker]

"Take it easy, we did our best. We don't do for any particular person but for our own country. Making things such as our fishing sector legitimate in order to avoid conflict with foreign countries," he said.

Am I wrong in assuming that the drive to eradicate human trafficking is solely driven by a move to improve the economy.

Is their perhaps another reason anyone can think of for such a drive?

'human rights' is not the correct answer BTW- we all know there's no money in it.

I am beginning to feel the 12 values promoted by the government were just hyperbole

Edited July 29, 2015 by Charlie Croker

[teacherpaul]

"Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government would not convey its disappointment to Washington but would continue to comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.

Hopefully, Prayut won't ask the US how many refugees George W. Bush created by invading Iraq and triggering a civil war, since nobody knows for sure. I hear it was in the millions, though. Many of them fled to Syria (yet another bastion of stability in the Middle East).

Of course not! It's called a food chain, of which the USA is at or near the top, way way above Thailand. Dogs don't bark at aeroplanes.

[toybits]

Tail between legs, it seems...

[Oziex1]

Maybe thailand should write their own report, on the treatment of Mexican migrants to America, and the treatment of migrants to Australia.

Those poor Mexicans are forced to go back to a life of poverty and dangerous living conditions.

And the Australian migrants are met at sea, given food and water , then pushed back out to sea.

Now, they pay cambodia (already struggling ) to take the problem away for them.

How bout the UN step up and provide thailand with some financial assistance to combat this trade that is not entirely of their making. And how bout the UN provide some ngo's to assist thailand with the thousands of migrants that they have to deal with every year. How bout putting the blame squarely on the shoulders of the countries that thousands of people are running from because of abuse. It is totally unfair to ask thailand to be solely responsible for this problem.

This is more about the savage exploitation of people not about the difficulties of dealing with migrants and refugees.

[baboon]

Maybe thailand should write their own report, on the treatment of Mexican migrants to America, and the treatment of migrants to Australia.

Those poor Mexicans are forced to go back to a life of poverty and dangerous living conditions.

And the Australian migrants are met at sea, given food and water , then pushed back out to sea.

Now, they pay cambodia (already struggling ) to take the problem away for them.

How bout the UN step up and provide thailand with some financial assistance to combat this trade that is not entirely of their making. And how bout the UN provide some ngo's to assist thailand with the thousands of migrants that they have to deal with every year. How bout putting the blame squarely on the shoulders of the countries that thousands of people are running from because of abuse. It is totally unfair to ask thailand to be solely responsible for this problem.

Who is stopping them? It is possible that such a report by Thailand's military government who took power by force would give great cause for concern worldwide..

[AlphMichaels]

Difficult to battle something that is endemic.

[tuanku]

"Making things such as our fishing sector legitimate in order to avoid conflict with foreign countries"

​Breaking news - Thai fishing sector no longer uses forced labour and all boats are registered and using legal nets. Fishing conservation areas are respected and no Thai fishing boats are fishing illegally in their own waters or those of neighbouring countries!

Didn't take long to put that right did it?

Whats next? The construction industry?

[Lupatria]

"I believe all good things will happen from now on."

They said the same about air safety more than 8 years ago...

[FangFerang]

As stated in another article posted today;

The graphic clearly shows that the activity to fight corruption in human trafficking averaged triple the numbers in all categories when Yingluck was in power, and PLUMMETED after the coup. This is surely the most heinous form of corruption, and this tally is the stark and unequivocal result.

How can the junta cheerleaders explain these figures? They can't, so they will bravely ignore them and join the Ostrich Club to stick their heads in the sand and whinge.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844148-thai-analysis-is-tip-report-political-tool-of-us-govt/?utm_source=newsletter-20150729-0740&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news

[catinthehat]

"Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government would not convey its disappointment to Washington but would continue to comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking."

How about taking measures to strive to comply with the maximum standards. I.e. if you strive for 100% and slip to 95%,it's much better than striving for 60% and always being borderline.

[catinthehat]

"Sansern said the government had investigated and prosecuted around 70 cases against corrupt officials, traffickers and others who were involved in trafficking since the announcement of the previous TIP report in 2014, and Bt100 billion worth of assets had been confiscated from wrongdoers."

Again, why not rellay impress the US Gov't and the tip report results by documenting (proving) and submitting same on the actual names and case numbers from the docket of convictions and punishments meted out. With % of investigated vs convicted included. And of course with the names of defendants. That would be impressive!!! As here in the kingdom talk will always be just that.

Recently this site has mentioned repeatedly that the world (press, and other governments) i.e. Koh Tao, EU red cards, ICAO and FAA reporting of the aviation industry are now aware of this countries tactics of cheap talk while the brooms are sweeping the real facts and truth under the proverbial carpet.

[Emster23]

Of course the PM can take it in stride... not like he needs to worry about a "no confidence" vote or anything like that

[wabothai]

Combating to conform to standards.....

No mister, because it is evil, that is what we like to hear out of your mouth.

[sawadee1947]

Maybe thailand should write their own report, on the treatment of Mexican migrants to America, and the treatment of migrants to Australia.

Those poor Mexicans are forced to go back to a life of poverty and dangerous living conditions.

And the Australian migrants are met at sea, given food and water , then pushed back out to sea.

Now, they pay cambodia (already struggling ) to take the problem away for them.

How bout the UN step up and provide thailand with some financial assistance to combat this trade that is not entirely of their making. And how bout the UN provide some ngo's to assist thailand with the thousands of migrants that they have to deal with every year. How bout putting the blame squarely on the shoulders of the countries that thousands of people are running from because of abuse. It is totally unfair to ask thailand to be solely responsible for this problem.

seems: wash me but don't make me wet

[ravip]

Any country that's pays 'homage' to the US will get excellent reports, whatever they did!

And the UN reports? Do you really believe those reports they 'manufacture'?

It is disgusting how some people blame some countries and turn a blind eye to others that they favour.

It is a fact - an absolute truth!

Are any examples necessary?