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Small fishing operators caught in EU dragnet
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2019
» With 116 kilometres of coastline, Pattani is home to one of the largest fisheries in the far South. The abundant seafood hauled from the 5,000-rai Pattani Bay has long been a crucial source of income for local communities.
Lean times lasting longer
Asia focus, Eunice Barbara C Novio in San Jose, Philippines, Published on 15/07/2019
» Most people know the province of Occidental Mindoro as a premier tourist destination in the Philippines. But agriculture and fishing are still the primary source of income for many of its 500,000 permanent residents.
Agriculture Ministry to tackle trawler complaints
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2019
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on Wednesday pledged to spend one month dealing with complaints from trawler operators affected by strict government regulations, but insisted any solution must be in line with international standards.
Prawit urges UN to get tough on illegal fishing
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on Wednesday called on the United Nations to make Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing an environmental crime.
Thanathorn vows to review IUU rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2019
» SAMUT SAKHON: Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has pledged to help push amendments to the fisheries law and regulations with input from fishing operators and fisheries experts.
Fisheries body wants work permit clarity
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/05/2019
» The National Fisheries Association of Thailand is calling for a clearer policy regarding the renewal of work permits for Myanmar, Cambodian and Lao migrant workers whose work permits are due to expire between this year and next year.
New rules stink, say fishermen
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/01/2019
» SAMUT SONGKHRAM: Samut Songkhram is the smallest province in the country, but has been known as a hub for Thailand's fishing industry for decades.
Trawler conflicts to be resolved
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/01/2019
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo has pledged to end conflicts with commercial trawlers before the country ratifies the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Work in Fishing Convention, or C188, by the end of this month.
Thailand first in Asia to ratify fishing pact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/11/2018
» Thailand will become the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, also known as C188, to ensure better working conditions for fishermen.
Fishing for new workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/09/2018
» The Labour Ministry's recent move to recruit additional migrant workers through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) system is a boost for the commercial fishing sector, which has suffered from a labour shortage.