Thailand

WHO official accused of human trafficking, slavery

A World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Thailand is being accused of keeping his Ethiopian maid in slave-like conditions, the maid’s lawyer said Friday. Yonas Tegegn, an Ethiopian WHO official based in Thailand, is being accused of not paying the maid and confiscating her passport. “After reviewing statements made by[…]

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Muslims find peace in Phuket

Thailand is one of the world’s prime tourist destinations and seen as something of a haven for those seeking to practice Buddhism. And whilst a vast majority of the country’s 67 million inhabitants do practice the religion, the country also has a somewhat diverse minority population. Islam in Thailand, largely[…]

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SA catamaran crew missing

A South African catamaran crew on a voyage to Thailand have not been heard from in a month and a half, concerned family members said on Monday. The families of Anthony Murray, Reg Robertson and Jaryd Payne believe there is real cause for concern as the yatchsmen last made contact[…]

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