Very similar to the thing with the Thai air safety regulators. There was ample time and warnings to fix their problems, yet nothing was done. Tick tock.

You can thumb your nose at the world, but it is a two way street. Thailand to international regulators, "<deleted> you". International regulators to Thailand, "no, no, no <deleted> you."

My mistake. I gave the current government, and PM, credit for having a backbone.

'The announcement prompted a number of fishing operators to resume activities and gave their crews the opportunity to earn more income.' No surprise there. The surprise will come in two months, if they don't then demand yet more time to comply with the law. And with the requirements of the EU.

I wonder what the legitimate operators think of this governmental volte-fa®ce.

Just losing credibility, once again. A very foolish move ... in my opinion.

And so much for balls.

only balls to see here is on a Pool/Snooker table - balls is a non-starter is Thailand as they are more concerned of Face than having balls ...

The goverment has given someone freedom

The freedom to fish however you like

Interesting article about the fishing boats.

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/commerce-chambers-seek-two-month-reprieve-for-fishing-vessels

Harbour dept say 42,000 boats registered and Fisheries say 28,000. I think that show's some of the difficulties on both sides!

Another interesting editorial about fishing... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/opinion/The-curious-case-of-fish-politics-30256214.html

or is there a lot of threat of blackmailing going on?

Red card tomorrow.