U.S. officials observe human trafficking eradication efforts in Samut Sakhon

SAMUT SAKHON, 12 August 2015, (NNT) - U.S. officials yesterday observed Thai authorities' efforts to eradicate human trafficking issues in Samut Sakhon Province. The information collected during the event would be contributed to the Trafficking in Persons Report next year.

Provincial Police Commander Police Major General Jirapat Poomjitr welcomed the American entourage before giving them briefings on the province's approach to eliminating the illegal activity. The move is expected to forge tighter cooperation in combating human trafficking between the officials of the two nations.

The officials from the two countries conducted an inspection on Samut Sakhon fish market and Mahachai Market. No irregularities were discovered at both venues.


-- NNT 2015-08-12

But were they warned before hand?

Since when was the USA the self-appointed international policemen ??? They could do with cleaning up their own yard first,,,,

They are not. They simply observe and report to their government. Something Thais haven't done in years.

They are not. They simply observe and report to their government. Something Thais haven't done in years.

They feel that they have the right to "observe and report" in any country in the world?

So human trafficking eradication is an "event" these days. Does this mean it was all staged?

They are not. They simply observe and report to their government. Something Thais haven't done in years.

They feel that they have the right to "observe and report" in any country in the world?

Should it be kept secret?

Justice to be done must be justice to be seen. So it's good that everybody can and should see that Thailand is serious dealing with the problem.

If any UN sponsored body were to investigate the source of the victims of human trafficking, then it would be reasonable, but for the USA to unilaterally decide who is guilty of what is the same sort of arrogance that started the war in Iraq

There ya go...blame the U.S.

If any UN sponsored body were to investigate the source of the victims of human trafficking, then it would be reasonable, but for the USA to unilaterally decide who is guilty of what is the same sort of arrogance that started the war in Iraq

The US Congress passed a law saying the US State Department has to prepare annual reports on human trafficking. The purpose of the reports is to provide information to Congress, so the House can decide whether to approve funds for foreign aid, and the Senate can consider whether to approve treaties, among other matters. I'm sure the Executive Branch and human rights groups worldwide use the information.

It is entirely within the right of any country to investigate and make judgments about other countries on a wide range of issues.

There is no obligation to allow US inspectors into a foreign country.

It is entirely within the right of the US to condition its foreign relations policies based on the information developed.

Any country can ignore the US on these matters if they choose, and some do. Any person can evaluate the reports and decide if they think they are biased or inaccurate.

Comparing this activity, which is designed to identify and work against human trafficking, to the war in Iraq is rather bizarre.

American officials are somewhat arrogant, aren't they?

Thank goodness Thai officials are so humble.

But were they warned before hand?

Of course they were! What a stupid question.

They are not. They simply observe and report to their government. Something Thais haven't done in years.

They feel that they have the right to "observe and report" in any country in the world?

Should it be kept secret?

Justice to be done must be justice to be seen. So it's good that everybody can and should see that Thailand is serious dealing with the problem.

There are two points. Thailand, and quite a few other countries, India for a big one, should be seen to be seriously dealing with the problem.

The second point is who are the US to set themselves up as the judges and enforcers of all this? Answer - no body other than the big kid on the block whose got cash and big fists. Which would you like?

The report was to include Malaysia and China, but the US decided not to mess with the FTP for those two because of trade considerations -- politicking at it's worst. It isn't that Thailand should have moved up, but the others should have also stayed low on the tier.

The report was to include Malaysia and China, but the US decided not to mess with the FTP for those two because of trade considerations -- politicking at it's worst. It isn't that Thailand should have moved up, but the others should have also stayed low on the tier.

And India, probably the worst of all? A current flavor of the month with the Obama administration and therefore problems ignored.

Thai authorities should by a few cans of Baygon at the shop, would have better success in eradication

Better would have been, UN officials are observing.

No irregularities were discovered on Samut Sakhon fish market and Mahachai Market.

Isn't human trafficking on board fishing boats?

What do the fish markets have to do with any possible observable human trafficking issues. Might as well inspect Big C or TESCO, check Swensons for any irregularities.

Perhaps the officials should make a quick detour to Indonesia to check out a certain Thainfishing vessel caught recently.

just for show off course

a bit the same as those war games, nothing to do with the real thing