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New trawler rules leave angry wake
Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 05/08/2012
» Three years ago the European Union's drive to bring more accountability to the Thai fishing industry seemed like a sensible solution to curtailing illegal fishing and ensuring viable fish stocks. But today, the situation is mired in controversy with thousands of small-scale fishermen in Thailand lining up against new regulations proposed by the Fisheries Department that are intended to bring the trawlers under control.
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PM orders trafficking crackdown
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 25/12/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is stepping up the government's anti-human trafficking measures to try to lift Thailand from its "Tier 3" status, which the United States reserves for countries with the worst records on human trafficking.
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Thailand struggles with dark side of vital fishing industry
dpa, Published on 25/12/2014
» Thailand, the world's third-largest exporter of fish and fishery products, is facing something of a crisis for its international reputation.
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Agriculture Ministry floats plan to regulate fisheries
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/01/2015
» The Agriculture Ministry has proposed four measures to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, says Agriculture Minister Pitipong Phuengboon Na Ayudhaya.
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Govt boosts anti-trafficking push
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 13/01/2015
» The government has cranked up its drive against human trafficking by setting deadlines for action and reports.
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Pitipong sure EU won't apply sanctions
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/01/2015
» The Agriculture Ministry is confident the European Union (EU) will not impose fishing trade sanctions against Thailand as the country has made progress in tackling labour abuses in the industry.
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Govt speeds up migrant verification
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/02/2015
» The government is speeding up nationality verification of migrant workers and they will be allowed to work for two years after they complete the process, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said yesterday.
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Prawit: Fishery sanctions by EU unlikely
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/03/2015
» Thailand is trying its best to protect fishery workers and ensure proper standards in the industry and does not expect any sanctions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
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Prayut airs concerns on exports and economy
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2015
» Weak and vulnerable exports, including a cloudy outlook for Thai fishery products in Europe, have become a major concern, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted on Friday.
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Govt hopes to avert EU sanctions
News, Published on 21/03/2015
» The government claims concrete progress has been made in tackling labour abuses in the fishing industry, in hopes of avoiding a "yellow card" from the European Union (EU). Such a warning could put Thailand at risk of fishing-trade sanctions.
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