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be adjusted to accommodate other complications in order to prevent gaps leading to child and
forced labor, especially during the coronavirus outbreak in 2019.
2. The Ministry of Labor must be the main agency of integration between government
agencies, private entrepreneur and civil society organizations to raise awareness about the
prevention of child labor and forced labor and develop a common complaint mechanism about
such issues so that victims or witnesses can easily access them in the language that is
understandable and appropriate for each individual. Additionally, a central database system
that is linked with all relevant agencies should be established for the benefit of protecting,
supporting and treating of victims of the above problems.
3. The National Committee must eliminate harsh forms of child labor, provide
opportunities and encourage NGOs and civil society organizations to play a role in
investigating the issue of child labor and forced labor in the fishing, sugarcane, garment
industries, and other industries in addition to the inspection from government agencies.
Meanwhile, such sectors should be involved in presenting information on the causes of
problems and/or solutions where Child Labor or Forced Labor lists Thai products in the List of
Goods Produced.