Thailand Takes Steps to Combat Migrant Labor Exploitation

The chief of staff of Thailand's army showed up on opening day at a new "one stop" center that documents foreign laborers. The high-profile visit demonstrates the importance the country's military junta attaches to combating human trafficking. Thailand has been branded one of the worst global offenders when it comes to forced or exploited labor. The kingdom is trying to clean up its image while retaining the migrant workers who are valuable to its economy. About...

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