Department of Labor Protection and Welfare countered with the Human Rights Watch on the issue of human trafficking in serious fisheries. Taking care for Thai workers and foreign workers equally

          Mr. Ananchai Uthaiwattanachep, Director General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare discloses Human Rights Watch Publish name report “Hidden chain: the misconduct of rights and forced labor in the Thai fishing industry,” stating that Thailand has many shortcomings in its operations. The fact is Ministry of Labour by the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare focus on issues related to Thai labor rights and foreign workers. The Department of Labor Protection and Welfare has cooperated with the police, the military, the fisheries department, the Department of Employment, the Coordination Center Maintain the interests of the national marine and Command Center for Vombating Illegal Fishing inspecting fishing boats, before the fishing, fishing and after fishing from 2015 to 2017 found 110 offenses and criminal proceedings against the offending ship. The Department of Labor Protection and Welfare has set the employment in the business. Fisheries must be in writing and must be paid on a monthly basis. The contract must be made in two sets for the employee to keep a set. If no contract, the crew will not be allowed to board fishing. When a labor inspection is made, the labor inspector reviews the facts and checks the documentary evidence from both employers and employees. If it is found that the employer is not working properly, it will be illegal. The penalty for imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 100 thousand baht or both.
          The Director General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare said in addition to the protection of the legal rights of workers. The Labor Relations Act 1975 provides for the possibility for migrants to become members of a trade union under the same employer or business to claim benefits through the union of which they are members. The case is not fair in employment. Like the Thai labor force, it is possible to file a claim with a labor inspector who is responsible for the protection of legal rights as well as ensuring that there is no forced labor or human trafficking.