Thailand

Recent arrest by Thai police exposes existing bonded slavery in its seafood industryRecent arrest by Thai police exposes existing bonded slavery in its seafood industry

Recent arrest by Thai police exposes existing bonded slavery in its seafood industry

Earlier this week, Thai police reported the arrest of six people including a local mayor, for trafficking five Myanmar migrant…

December 19, 2020
Taiwan employers must pay migrant workers quarantine feesTaiwan employers must pay migrant workers quarantine fees

Taiwan employers must pay migrant workers quarantine fees

The Labor Ministry of Taiwan announced on Wednesday that foreign workers should notify the authorities if their owners or employment…

November 27, 2020
Before commencing trade talks EU urged to demand tougher Thai safeguards for labor rightsBefore commencing trade talks EU urged to demand tougher Thai safeguards for labor rights

Before commencing trade talks EU urged to demand tougher Thai safeguards for labor rights

Citing poor commitment from Thailand for ensuring safe working conditions for labors and ensuring safeguarding their labor rights, rights activists…

October 31, 2020
Migrant workers in Thailand launch legal action against garment factory over unpaid below minimum daily wageMigrant workers in Thailand launch legal action against garment factory over unpaid below minimum daily wage

Migrant workers in Thailand launch legal action against garment factory over unpaid below minimum daily wage

Migrant workers in Thailand, mostly from neighbouring country Myanmar, have launched a legal action against a garment factory, one year…

October 17, 2020
Migrants brave closed borders to enter Thailand illegallyMigrants brave closed borders to enter Thailand illegally

Migrants brave closed borders to enter Thailand illegally

Many hundreds are arrested each month trying to cross over from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos on foot. In Thailand, the…

July 27, 2020
Embassies in Thailand won’t issue visa extension for stranded citizensEmbassies in Thailand won’t issue visa extension for stranded citizens

Embassies in Thailand won’t issue visa extension for stranded citizens

Embassies in Bangkok notified on Tuesday that they won’t be issuing any visa extension papers for their citizens in Thailand…

July 15, 2020
Thailand’s migrant workers in a fix amid global pandemicThailand’s migrant workers in a fix amid global pandemic

Thailand’s migrant workers in a fix amid global pandemic

With factories shut, borders closed and people at their homes, Thailand has been in lockdown since March in a bid…

April 22, 2020
HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their dutiesHRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

Overall, Thailand had 2.04 health professionals working in OPS-affiliated public facilities per 1,000 population on average with a range between…

April 16, 2020