Thailand moves to clean up fishing industry after EU warning

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Thailand moves to clean up fishing industry after EU warning
By Panu Wongcha-um, Channel NewsAsia

The EU warned Thailand last April that if the country’s illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing situation does not improve, Europe may ban Thai seafood products in its markets

BANGKOK: Thailand’s fishing industry this week faces an assessment by the European Union (EU), which is evaluating the government’s progress in tackling illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing.

The EU warned Thailand last April that if the country’s IUU fishing situation does not improve, Europe may ban Thai seafood products in its markets.

The EU technical team will conduct random inspections of the Thai fishing industry from Monday (Jan 18) to Wednesday, while official delegations will follow from Thursday to Friday.

Full story: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/thailand-moves-to-clean/2436278.html

-- CHANNEL NEWSASIA 2016-01-19

[MaxLee]

Or on other words, Thailand is trying to rug everything under the carpet again, right after the motto: "Quick quick, don't get caught again!!!"

[onetime]

You do realize that if they get the EU ban, their gonna have to raise prices on fish....

[selftaopath]

Wan't SLAVERY an issue? Isn't it still?

[craigt3365]

Seems dealing with IUU is a problem worldwide.

http://oceana.org/sites/default/files/reports/EU_Subsidies_Report_FINAL_FINAL-1.pdf

Illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing is a widespread problem among European fleets in all oceans.

The EU fishing industry receives a significant amount of government subsidies, which have promoted the massive overcapacity of European fishing fleets. The European fishing fleet is estimated to be two to three times greater than what sustainable limits would allow.

In addition, the fisheries in many European countries are unprofitable and a poor investment for taxpayers. In 2009, fishing sector subsidies totalled EUR 3.3 billion, more than three times greater the amount in typically quoted public figures. In 13 countries, subsidies were greater than the value of the fish catch.

[duckmandon]

Only moving now? 8 months later!

[DM07]

Suuuuuure they are!

[ChrisY1]

And only a couple of days ago a fishing boat was "nabbed" fishing illegally off Phuket..........one of thousands.....methinks a conveniently timed nabbing!.

Edited January 19, 2016 by ChrisY1

[bark]

You do realize that if they get the EU ban, their gonna have to raise prices on fish....

Wrong ! I guess you never heard of "Supply And Demand " If their is a Ban, there will be no demand for fish, but the supply is still there.

This means they need to sell locally or to over countries ( not EU ) at cheaper prices. The price of local is always less then export price.

If you are going to post something. Make sure it is a correct statement.

Why make yourself sound stupid. Please.

[mango66]

Or on other words, Thailand is trying to rug everything under the carpet again, right after the motto: "Quick quick, don't get caught again!!!"

EU countries not happy with thai prices !

for examüle:

160 grmm tuna in sunflower oil - from thai 69 cents - up;

Italy made: min. 1,5 Euros up !!

same staff inside !!

And I trust Thai quality even more than spaghettis ones!

[bongoz]

You do realize that if they get the EU ban, their gonna have to raise prices on fish....

Wrong ! I guess you never heard of "Supply And Demand " If their is a Ban, there will be no demand for fish, but the supply is still there.

This means they need to sell locally or to over countries ( not EU ) at cheaper prices. The price of local is always less then export price.

If you are going to post something. Make sure it is a correct statement.

Why make yourself sound stupid. Please.

Hmmmmm..... I don't think you quite understand Thainess

[metisdead]

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[englishoak]

Ban em,they wont learn a thing unless its forced on them.

Edited January 19, 2016 by englishoak