webfact Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thailand unaffected by Tier 3 ranking in Trafficking in Persons ReportBANGKOK, 22 September 2015 (NNT) - The Secretary-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs says Thailand’s Tier 3 ranking in the Trafficking in Persons report will have no repercussions on Thailand’s economy.Songsak Saicheua, Thailand’s Secretary-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, spoke at a seminar on the matter, saying the country was downgraded to the report’s lowest ranking due to inadequate enforcement by the authorities, lack of proper protection for victims and a failure to address human trafficking in the country’s fishing industry.He said Thailand has disagreed with the assessment by the United States and has pointed out its various successes in the past year in empowering officials, enforcing the law and prosecuting violators. It has since submitted a progress report to the United States for reconsideration.As for any repercussions from Thailand’s standing in the report, Mr Songsak says Thailand has continued to conduct trading activities with the United States and Europe as usual, although the United States has suspended cultural and educational assistance projects. He also said the President of the United States has until October 25 to consider exempting Thailand from various punishments associated with the Tier 3 ranking.-- NNT 2015-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 In other words if it doesn't hurt the pocket we don't give a damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashdashdot Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ah, i see - the thais are totally unaffected by the sanctions which have not yet been levied. Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toknarok Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I wonder of Khun Songsak will be singing the same tune in a years time when Thailand is still on Tier 3, the US has imposed sanctions and the Thais can't sell their fish to the EU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Like water off a duck's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 "...saying the country was downgraded to the report’s lowest ranking due to inadequate enforcement by the authorities," But they deserve a seat on the UN Security Council!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Shamelessness at its best. Good cheap food and nice beaches go a long way towards forgiveness, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upena Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Might be a good idea to wait until the 90 days is up to see if sanctions are imposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 What ELSE would you expect from a country that finds it acceptable for a teacher to pay off families after molesting 24 of his students? THIS is the kind of man who deserves 450 lashes, NOT that poor guy in Saudi Arabia who got that punishment for being gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rykbanlor Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 They may as well give themselves a pay rise to celebrate, the slimy incompetent smug parasitic pricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 If western countries do not act on the TIP Tier 3 rating then it has not teeth and therefore no consequences for Thailand... ...business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiesilver Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 never wrong are they? Instead they could have replied with - yes we have a problem and we will get it fixed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmansions Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Teflon Thailand nothing sticks Warning over human trafficking no problem, scores of police transferred for their roles. Thailand " we are taking the problem seriously we have let all those involved keep their jobs and pensions we have just moved them to a different office. Fishing industry is facing a European ban they are on a yellow card for fishing regulations and human trafficking The aviation authority is also on a yellow card for safety issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 never wrong are they? Instead they could have replied with - yes we have a problem and we will get it fixed... That would require self examination, introspection, humility, the willingness to admit a shortcoming, the willingness to improve, admitting the need to improve, and addressing it in an effective and long term manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckape Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The Secretary-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs says Thailand’s Tier 3 ranking in the Trafficking in Persons report will have no repercussions on Thailand’s economy. Good idea...rub it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Before saying that Thailand’s Tier 3 ranking in the Trafficking in Persons report will have no repercussions on Thailand’s economy, shouldn’t they wait until the POTUS makes his decision by October 25th about any punishments? While the US may not impose heavy sanctions, it may apply "wake-up call" limited sanctions. The government should treat their time extension from the US seriously and realistically. The USA is not easily swayed by foreign propoganda, especially from a "controlled" nondemocratic nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ah, i see - the thais are totally unaffected by the sanctions which have not yet been levied. Thanks for the report. Teflon Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Unless there are penalties applied tier 3 could be 13, as we have seen previous , they hold the US in contempt, however restrictions generally hurt the ordinary people and the Hi So still get their face moisturizer through and the thought of China just waiting to muscle in a little more might sway the US president to address more pressing issues, like Donald Trump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 "...saying the country was downgraded to the report’s lowest ranking due to inadequate enforcement by the authorities," But they deserve a seat on the UN Security Council!!!! They get a seat alright, the front door attendants seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangmick Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thailand doesn't need to worry about the EU. The migrating hordes of benefit seekers have probably put people trafficking in Asia and slave/fishermen firmly on the back burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbikey Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Before saying that Thailand’s Tier 3 ranking in the Trafficking in Persons report will have no repercussions on Thailand’s economy, shouldn’t they wait until the POTUS makes his decision by October 25th about any punishments? While the US may not impose heavy sanctions, it may apply "wake-up call" limited sanctions. The government should treat their time extension from the US seriously and realistically. The USA is not easily swayed by foreign propoganda, especially from a "controlled" nondemocratic nation. I'm in agreement with what you say. However, after the (fairly) recent decision on Malaysia's ranking I'm not too sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Jones Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sanctions are coming like a freight train over Thailand so lets see if they are still "mai pen rai" about other people ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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