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Thailand’s drop to Tier 2 Watch List in US’s trafficking report ‘not fair’, says MFA

14 Sept 00:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) disputes its downgrade to the Tier 2 Watch List in the US 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, calling it an unfair reflection of their anti-trafficking efforts.
The MFA asserts that the TIP Report is a unilateral US evaluation, not an international standard, and fails to acknowledge Thailand's significant progress in combating human trafficking.
Thailand highlights concrete achievements, including faster prosecution processes, severe sentences for 67% of offenders, and addressing emerging online human trafficking amid the pandemic.
Preventative measures cited include extended stays and welfare protection for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers, plus new laws to improve living standards and registration for fishery workers.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.