Thailand’s fisheries law amendment to ease fishermen’s concerns

[webfact]

 

A proposed amendment to the fisheries law by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is underway, designed to alleviate the economic issues plaguing fishermen who assert that their livelihoods are compromised by stringent regulations.

 

Thammanat Prompow, the Minister, acknowledges the concerns raised by fishing communities, who claim to be adversely impacted by the Fisheries Act. This fisheries law, originally instituted to curb Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Thailand, has drawn criticism for its severity. In response, the ministry has established a committee to investigate these concerns, as announced by Thammanat.

 

He further elaborated that the committee would comprise representatives from the government, business sector, and civil society, and is scheduled for its inaugural meeting this week.

Thammanat emphasised the significance of the fisheries sector in propelling economic growth, citing its contribution of approximately 130.3 billion baht to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the previous year. This was partly attributed to the Department of Fisheries’ efforts to augment fish stocks and collaborate with local communities to conserve marine life.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-25

 

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[retarius]

Nothing good will come of this, in my opinion. The Thai fishermen have proved themselves to be ruthless to the environment and to their crews as well. I'm all in favour of them having hardship now.

[Dogmatix]

The minister is saying that trawler owners would prefer to make modest payments to him to avoid the investment required to comply with international standards. Just throw the press ganged workers over board if they are too exhausted to work any more or complain. It's much easier.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thammanat Prompow, the Minister, acknowledges the concerns raised by fishing communities, who claim to be adversely impacted by the Fisheries Act. This fisheries law, originally instituted to curb Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Thailand, has drawn criticism for its severity. In response, the ministry has established a committee to investigate these concerns, as announced by Thammanat.

Go back to the good old bad old ways....

Thailands fishing industry was virtually un-regulated and did as it pleased.

IUU was supposed to get it in-line with humane standards.

Thailand has no regard for these standards.

[seajae]

why make the fishermen follow regulations to stop them destroying the fisheries around Thailand when they can pay the minister someone to ensure they dont have to worry about them at all and can return to their take all methods

[Cake Monster]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

This fisheries law, originally instituted to curb Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Thailand,

As soon as his is  amended in any way from its present form, the EU will again bam Thai Seafood products

Edited September 25, 2023 by Cake Monster