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Implementation of TTIA’s GLP Visit Programme

In the last few years, several media have reported on child, forced

and slave labor in fishing industries which targeted Thai fishery products.
The Thai government and private sectors have been responsive to these
allegations and have worked together on more comprehensive and relevant

laws, regulations and measures to alleviate forced labor and human traf-
ficking issues.

Since 2013 TTIA has cooperated with Department of Labour Protec-
tion and Welfare and International Labour Organization to bring GLP Good
Labour Practices Guidelines for Packaging and Processing Factories in the

Shrimp and Seafood Industry of Thailand: GLP/ Processing Plants to apply
in TTIA members. The objective is to raise awareness and promote the

compliance with Thai Labor Law, International Labor Standards for indus-
try. GLP program can assist entrepreneurs to do their self-assessment for
improving the workplace as well. It will lead to improve the quality of life

of workers, enhance productivity and increase collaboration in the work-
place. In addition, this will prevent and reduce the problem of using illegal

labor.