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Tipping culture sparks controversy among Koreans

August 28, 2023

A popular Seoul-based bagel shop recently became a lightning rod when a photo from the shop went viral online. Sitting next to the cash register was a tip jar — a sight that touched the nerves of many Koreans who feel store owners are shifting the burden of rising operating costs to consumers by attempting to introduce gratuities.

Govt readies report on anti-human trafficking efforts for TIP ranking

February 13, 2019

Thailand is getting ready to provide an update of its efforts to fight human trafficking in the hope of winning a better ranking from the US in the next Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report.

TIP upgrade offers little cause for pride

MONDAY, JULY 02, 2018

The US recognises that Thailand is now better at tackling human trafficking, but clearly there’s room for improvement

Myanmar downgraded in US trafficking report

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018

Myanmar is not doing enough to tackle human trafficking, according to a US State Department report that downgraded its ranking to the worst tier.

US upgrades Thailand’s status for anti-slavery efforts

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018

Thailand’s status in the latest US Trafficking in Person(TIP) report has been upgraded to Tier 2 for its efforts to combat modern slavery.

Chicago restaurant staff get $2,000 tip

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018

What is a reasonable tip at a restaurant?

TIP report ‘an eye-opener’

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017

DSI admits failure to prosecute top officials involved in human trafficking.

Unfazed by TIP, minister cites progress made on trafficking

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017

Social Development and Human Security Minister Pol General Adul Sangsingkeo has said government efforts to curb human trafficking will continue regardless of Thailand’s ranking on the United States’ annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report.

Hunt continues for three fugitives while woman, 21, denies dismembering 22-year-old in Khon Kaen

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017

A lawyer representing Jidarat Phromkhun, 21, who is among four people accused of killing a woman and chopping her body into pieces, is applying for her release on bail after she told police on Wednesday that she had nothing to do with the killing in Khon Kaen.

Global heat moulds military brass

MONDAY, JULY 04, 2016

Washington’s nod to Thai progress on people trafficking suggests an end to rights abuses is possible too

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