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30 Sep 2009

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Bangkok Post

Thailand denies forced labour charge

Thailand has 10 more weeks to defend itself against US allegations of child labour and forced labour in the sugarcane, shrimp and garment industries. The Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry and Commerce Ministry have urged these industries to provide information on employment and working conditions for Thai and immigrant workers to the US Department of Labor during its public hearing period..."We strongly question the information the US Department of Labor used,'' said Panisuan Jamnarnvej, the president of the Thai Frozen Foods Association (TFFA)...Retailers and buyers in the US launched their own inspections to ensure products are free from abuse...

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