Don't add to country's fishery problems
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Thai fishery exports are worth the total of B170 billion a year, of which about B20-30 billion are shipped to the EU market. The EU has demanded that Thailand abide by its international fishing standards related to illegal, unreported and unregulated fish
The EU also postulated that satisfactory improvements by Thailand be achieved within six months.
Such a demand and deadline are almost impossible to be met by Thailand. And even if it can be rushed and finished in such a short time, it might create even more severe problems for the country in the long run.
Hence, the Prayut government must solve the country’s fishery problem with care and with the country’s and its people’s interests in mind – not just for the good of the fishery industry alone.
Vint Chavala
