Fisheries body sends SOS to PM, says IUU regulations destroying Thai fishing
The National Fisheries Association of Thailand has urged the government to solve the problem of IUU (Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fishing) that has been going on for more than six years, and has forced fishermen in 22 provinces to sell more than 2,500 fishing boats.
In a letter to the prime minister, association president Kamjorn Mongkholtriluck, said: “If the problem still persists, we estimate that Thai fishermen might have to sell over 5,000 boats that do not comply with the IUU regulations from the total of 12,000 fishing boats nationwide,” he said.
The Nation Reporter
