Brave act leads to rescue of trafficked fishermen

Allegedly forced into slave labour and beaten into compliance, one man flags down the Thai Marine Police and secures freedom for himself and seven companions.

By Bangnara for Khabar Southeast Asia in Narathiwat

May 11, 2012

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Photo Essay

Typhoon Haiyan survivors prepare to board Australian and US C-130 aircraft departing storm-ravaged Tacloban on November 18th. [Photo courtesy of US Marines]

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