Agriculture and fishing
Fishing, fisheries and aquaculture
Fisheries leaders threaten protests in the capital
The National Fisheries Association of Thailand is threatening protests in the capital if the new government ignores its demand to revise strict rules and regulations on trawlers and their crews. “If these laws aren’t changed, the fishermen will head to Bangkok and camp out in ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Fisheries Dept to close beaches in eight provinces for marine rehabilitation
Fisheries Department Director General Adisorn Phromthep said his agency will temporarily close the Gulf of Thailand’s Alphabet Kor area for the rehabilitation of aquatic animals off eight provinces. A survey found aquatic animals suitably rehabilitated and after previous temporary closures of the same areas.Keep reading ...
Fishing sector supports sustainable solutions to IUU fishing
Fishing sector supports sustainable solutions to IUU fishing and human trafficking. Samut Sakhon province has organized anti-IUU fishing and human trafficking activities, while Songkhla province’s fishing sector has welcomed a visit by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to study the factual situation and find sustainable solutions ...
Tarin Angskul
Fisheries Department pays 27 million baht to workers
The Department of Fisheries has paid 27 million baht in compensation to workers in the fishing sector under the first phase of the government’s compensation scheme.Keep watching ...
Govt holds responsible fishing workshop in Phuket
The Fisheries Department joined the Royal Thai Police (RTP) organised a workshop in Phuket’s Muang district on Thursday to provide training on fisheries laws to around 200 representatives of piers and fishing associations in Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Phuket, Trang and Satun.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
IUU fishing is a crime issue, says Prawit
Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on Wednesday called on the United Nations to make Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing an environmental crime. “Thailand is proud of its success in tackling IUU. We hope to see further international cooperation in dealing with the issue. ...
Apinya Wipatayotin
UN agencies urge stronger efforts to stop illegal fishing
Major United Nations agencies are urging major fishing nations to join efforts to fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing as an activist warns that Thai vessels are being registered overseas to bypass the kingdom’s tough new laws.Keep reading ...
Government assures IUU measures
The government has assured that IUU measures have been taken properly and advised a political party to thoroughly check out information pertaining to the issue.Keep watching ...
Fisheries body wants work permit clarity
The National Fisheries Association of Thailand is calling for a clearer policy regarding the renewal of work permits for Myanmar, Cambodian and Lao migrant workers whose work permits are due to expire between this year and next year. Keep reading ...
Penchan Charoensuthipan
Peace not on horizon in Asean’s fishing wars
Indonesia’s decision to sink a dozen fishing boats on Saturday is a reminder for Asean that illegal fishing is a serious region problem that requires concrete solutions, not more meetings and lip service. Theft from the South China Sea and our region’s other waters is ...
The Nation Reporter