Is It Time to Revive the Fin-Free Thailand Campaign?

…such agreements continue shark fishing without consequences [4]. The “Fin Free Thailand” Campaign Fin Free Thailand is a campaign encouraging hotels and restaurants to stop serving shark to protect endangered sharks. The ‘Blue List’ was created as part of the initiative, where hotels and restaurants that don’t serve shark fin can sign up and pledge their support [3]. As of 2022, 111 hotels, 4 supermarkets, 9 restaurants, and 7 other organizations…

Thailand automotive workforce need upskilling

…cts, manage cross-functional initiatives and contribute to innovation. The study also recommends to enhance the training supply side with focus on formal training such as TVET and recognised certified courses. To be successful, collaboration will be important and examples of past success include public-private partnership, collaboration with vocational training institutions, and trade union involvement on training such as rights-based training and

Business Case Study Report: FAIR Fish Responsible Recruitment Model (RRM)

…y for the Fostering Accountability in Recruitment for Fishery Workers (FAIR Fish) project of Plan International Thailand. The project aims to reduce trafficking in persons (TIP) and forced labour in the recruitment of women and men in the seafood processing sector in Thailand. In the study, a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of the FAIR Fish responsible recruitment model (RRM) implementation was undertaken. Based on the CBA results, the business case s…

Thai poultry sector and the rights due diligence law

…tudy conducted by Rapid Asia shows the need for the Thai poultry sector to comply with the forthcoming “Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence” from the EU. In the past two decades, Thailand has risen as one of the world’s largest exporters of processed chicken, enjoying 28.9% global market share by volume and accounting for 86.8% of all Thai chicken exports. Furthermore, in 2022 and 2023, the country ranked as the 3rd largest supplie…

Encouraging regular migration from Myanmar to Thailand

…ollowing the laws and regulations, and 75% of them were from Myanmar. This latest study is the first of its kind to focus on a potentially vulnerable cohort of people who migrated after a political crisis broke out in Myanmar in February 2021. A total of 2,249 Myanmar migrant workers were interviewed of which 63% were documented and 37% undocumented. The report, titled “Seeking Opportunities Elsewhere: exploring the lives and challenges of Myanmar…

Decent work means responsible business in the automotive sector

…between Thai and migrant workers. The sector requires a more inclusive and comprehensive approach for a prosperous and equitable future. The study acknowledges that further investigation into decent working time is needed. The growing significance of the industry emphasizes the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to foster a prosperous, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Further research is needed to investigate labour relations,…

Launch of research study on “Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector” invitation.

…ke to invite you and your organization to participate in ILO ‘s upcoming research study launch entitled “Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector” on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 10.00 – 11.00hrs (ICT) In this regard, we will present key findings and practical recommendations and Q&As. Please see the full report and agenda HERE. Event Details: Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 Time: 10.00 – 11.00 pm (BKK…

Rapid Asia presented the evaluation results after the implementation of a responsible recruitment model (RRM) developed by Plan International

…The synopsis of the Thailand – USA Webinar on Responsible Recruitment and Human Rights Due Diligence both English and Thai version can be found here and the synopsis of the Thailand – Europe Webinar on Responsible Recruitment and Human Rights Due Diligence both English and Thai version can be found here….

Are you eating endangered sharks?

…ts to reduce demand for shark fin consumption. Social and behaviour change communications in combination with multistakeholder collaboration will be needed to save vulnerable shark species around the world. The report outlines four important recommendations: Improve traceability system for shark fin trade: due to its significant role in the international trade of shark fin, Thailand needs to rapidly strengthen its capability to trace the supply ch…

Why employers risk employing undocumented migrants

…d employers to take risks of employing undocumented migrants. The report recommends remedying the situation through interventions that ensure that labour demand is met whilst migrants are safe, and free from exploitation, and can contribute to both Thailand and Myanmar’s development. If you found this article useful, please remember to ‘Like’ and share on social media and hit the ‘Follow’ button never to miss an article. To read more about seeking…

How evidence for change helped domestic workers

…RTG on the domestic work issue for some time, emphasized the importance of obtaining impartial and reliable evidence, saying: “The evidence Rapid Asia uncovered through their study with migrant domestic workers and employers was instrumental in convincing the RTG to expand the protection for domestic workers, which has been long overdue” (Anna Engblom, Chief Technical Adviser at ILO) Domestic work is a growing sector in Thailand, estimated at 290,…

Rooms for Improvement to Combat Trafficking in Persons in ASEAN

…n victim rights and gender equality, disability, and social inclusion. The study takes a constructive look at victim protection and support – how far the region has come since the implementation of ACTIP and where to go next. Gaps in National Policy and Practice The study found gaps in national policy, practice, institutional capacities, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, in one country, the definition of “Trafficking in Person…