Deputy premier to meet with EU executives on IUU issue on Friday

BANGKOK, 21 January 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan said the European Union (EU) will inspect progress in Thailand’s suppression of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing and EU executives will meet with him on Friday, January 22, at the Ministry of Defense's headquarters.

Gen Prawit said he will present the government’s solutions to the illegal fishing issue currently implemented and ask for any advice from the EU executives.

He added that the government has taken various measures to help fishermen affected by IUU crackdowns and assured that the government has adhered to the principles of international laws governing the issue so that Thailand will be able to export sea food products to European states as usual.


-- NNT 2016-01-21

After the outcome of the air safety inspection, followed by an unexpected Airbus deal, I wonder if there is an offer in the air for the purchase of a couple of German submarines...

After the meeting can we expect a positive statement from the EU side as issued by Thai officials ?

Edited January 21, 201610 yr by NongKhaiKid

Gen Prawit said he will present the government’s solutions to the illegal fishing issue currently implemented and ask for any advice from the EU executives.

In 10 years this is the first time I have ever read the notion of a government official asking for advice. From foreigners. From foreign government officials. Quite revolutionary, if he actually asks...

Thailand is ironically dependent of foreign support, both in Tourism, BOI, and exports, it's fair to say they must treat careful or jeopardize their economy.

EU representatives to meet Prawit on IUU fishing tomorrow



BANGKOK: -- Representatives from the European Union will meet Thai deputy prime minister tomorrow to follow up Thailand's progress in its solution of the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Meanwhile Thailand yesterday launched a mobile application that it said will help authorities to tackle the IUU fishing more efficiently.

Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said the EU representatives will meet him tomorrow to follow up the progress in Thailand’s suppression of IUU fishing.

He said he will present the government’s solutions to the illegal fishing issue currently implemented and ask for any advice from the EU executives, the NNT reported.

So far, he said, the government has taken various measures to help fishermen affected by IUU crackdowns while it has adhered to the principles of international laws governing the issue.

He hoped what Thailand has done will help the country’s sea export to escape EU’s penalty.

Yesterday, Anti-IUU Fishing mobile application was introduced for free download both on IOS and Android systems.

According to NNT, Director-General of the Customs Department Kulit Sombatsiri said the app is aimed at facilitating the inspection and investigation of illegal fishing cases by concerned officials while disseminating important information on the issue to users.

He said the app will be the government’s new instrument in raising fishing standard and cracking down IUU fishing.

The app features two parts with the first providing information on various operations of relevant agencies to eradicate illegal fishing.

The second part covers a wide range of data, lists of illegal vessels, incoming vessels, marine products and licenced operators. This part is accessed only by authorised users.

The app is the joint effort of Customs Department, Department of Fisheries and the Command Center for Combating Illegal Fishing (CCCIF).

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/147581


-- Thai PBS 2016-01-21

After the meeting can we expect a positive statement from the EU side as issued by Thai officials ?

Probably.

And if the EU says something the govt. doesn't like I wonder if a defamation case will be opened. :-)

Gen Prawit said he will present the government’s solutions to the illegal fishing issue currently implemented and ask for any advice from the EU executives.

In 10 years this is the first time I have ever read the notion of a government official asking for advice. From foreigners. From foreign government officials. Quite revolutionary, if he actually asks...

I wonder if the govt. will ask something like "WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT"?

''Will be meeting him at the Ministry of Defense Headquarters''. Will be a case of ''Give us the green light to continue our disgusting practices or you will never leave this building alive'' !