Thailand accelerates fight against human trafficking
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Prawit Wongsuwan has affirmed that the Government will promote measures against human trafficking in the context that the US and the EU are stressing the issue in Thailand.
Workers are cleaning up Bangkok's street. (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of DefencePrawit Wongsuwan has affirmed that the Government will promote measures againsthuman trafficking in the context that the US and the EU are stressing the issuein Thailand.
Defence ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantravanich said that relevant agencieshave been ordered to bolster inspections and prosecution against people involvingin human trafficking rife.
The Fisheries Department must complete case files of suspected officials whohave close connection with human trafficking while the Marine Department is requiredto make an inventory of fishing vessels operating in Thai waters.
The Department of Employment is directed to fulfill registration for migrantworkers in the fisheries sector by March, 2018. The Department of LabourProtection and Welfare must join hands with the Ministry of Social Developmentand Human Security to ensure justice for labourers and keep a close watch onsalary payment.
The Defence Ministry said that non-governmental organisations are allowed tosupport the Government in vocational training, providing hotline service,providing analysis of data.
Any official who is heedless or has close connection with corruption will beprosecuted.-VNA
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A Bangkok court in Thailand convicted dozens on July 19 in a major human trafficking case which was uncovered in 2015, involving more than 100 defendants and a senior army officer.
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Workers are cleaning up Bangkok's street. (Photo: VNA) 
