The Prime Minister and “Thammanat” talk about the impact of IUU, promising to speedily solve the problem so that eyes and mouths can be opened. After seeing everyone’s eyes, there was bitterness. Prepare to set up a committee to take care of “Thammanat” to sit as the leader.

At 10:10 a.m., Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, arrived at the pier. Siripairot Ice Factory Samut Songkhram Province To meet and talk and inquire about the problems and sufferings of fishing operators. affected by the IUU announcement and guidelines for resolving the suffering of fishermen

For this visit to the area, in addition to the Prime Minister, There are also policy committees in various areas. of the Pheu Thai Party including future ministers in relevant ministries Also traveling down there were Captain Thammanat Prompao, prospective Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mrs. Monporn Charoensri, prospective Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Phai Lik, and prospective Deputy Minister of Commerce, Mr. Wisut Chai. Narun, Mr. Plodprasop Suraswadi and Mrs. Nalinee Thaweesin. At the pier at Wat Pak Samut, there is Mr. Somnuk Phromkhieo. Governor of Samut Songkhram Province Chairman of the Executive Committee The Fisheries Association of Thailand as well as fishing operators in the area welcomed. Solving the problem of illegal fishing is one of the important policies of the Pheu Thai Party. He found a voice. that action will be expedited immediately if the government is successful in forming

The Prime Minister told representatives of the fishing sector that today it is back in a different state. During the campaign, he went to the area to talk about fisheries. This is well known to be a big problem for the country before the announcement of IUU. We exported 350,000 million baht per year. Currently, we import 150,000 million baht, half a million round trip per year. During the period of decline, trillions of damages were lost. baht

The Prime Minister said that many future ministers are coming today. Confident that everyone is a knowledgeable person. Ability to work in fishing for a long time Especially Mr. Plodprasop We are people who really know and do the real thing. We want to solve problems in an integrated manner, parallel to both domestic law and foreign trade negotiations. Please be assured that today we are here to listen to your problems in order to move forward fully in solving problems for our fishermen.

Then the Prime Minister Watched a demonstration of transporting aquatic animals from fishing boats before being exported and sold. before listening to feedback from representatives of fishing entrepreneurs and fishermen in the area Samut Songkhram Province, Samut Prakan

By Mr. Mongkol Sukcharoenkana, President of the Samut Songkhram Fisheries Association And the advisor to the Mae Klong Fisheries Cooperative Limited said that he would like to expedite the amendment of the 2015 Fisheries Royal Decree, which is still considered to be too severe a punishment. Especially in the case of fishing boats making unintentional mistakes. must be fined several million baht and while considering amending the fishing law Request to amend the law that causes problems in fishing within 90 days, including helping to take boats out of the system. To revive the economy for the better Ready to agree with the wage increase But I think it should be a gradual process. Don’t increase the force or the economy will be shocked.

Meanwhile, representatives of other fishing sectors reflected that in the past Thailand was number one in the waters, but now we are at the center. The promotion of fishing outside the waters is funding. Because if there is only a policy, it cannot be realistic. The long-term problem is Knowledge due to the current boat captain being over 50 years old and close to retirement. Meanwhile, there are hardly any new generation captains. Because there is no promotion in this matter and is stuck with legal issues as well. The same is true of labor issues. where the fishermen and there are standing Name List of the need to hire foreign workers or Name List because now they can work only on shore. In this issue, there are at least 400 registered fishermen in the service, so I would like it to be amended to allow them to work on fishing boats as well.

After listening to the problems, the Prime Minister stated that he had seen the difficulties. I saw the problem and saw the bitterness in everyone’s eyes. Since he received the royal command Went to see about tourism. and solving debt problems Today we have to look at the matter of fishing. And any labor that is under the authority of the Cabinet will have a committee set up to take care of it. By appointing Captain Thammanat Phromphao to be the head of the committee. By inviting all involved people to come and talk. We may not be able to do many things all at once, but we ask for your kindness. Please have patience and confidence in the Pheu Thai Party government. But what can be done will be done gradually, at least to open the eyes and mouth first. such as the matter of foreign waters such as in Indonesia There are many water resources. But there is no potential for catching aquatic animals. We will continue to do our best to open the doors of trade. .

Source: Thai News Agency