Bangkok, May 15 – Secretary-General of the Fisheries Association of Thailand. He said he was still worried about the formation of a new government. Ask all sectors to respect the voice of the people. Revealing that he is preparing to propose to the new government to amend several children's laws that impede fishing operations. Including taking care of energy and oil prices.

Mr. Chinchai Satirayakorn, Secretary-General of the Fisheries Association of Thailand and experts in the National Fisheries Policy Committee Referring to the results of the election, If the government can be formed quickly, it will help the country move forward. affecting economic stability But he still feared that there might be a reason why the party that received the most votes could not lead the government. therefore asked all parties to respect the majority of the people

We are now preparing information to present to the new government to promote the Thai fisheries sector. The urgent matter is Amendments to the announcements of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives that are children of the Fisheries Act because many of them are obstacles to livelihoods. Especially the steps on how to go out fishing. which is very redundant, such as the notification of the fishing vessel In addition, the penalty for the failure to act in the case of an unintentional offence. Excessive penalties, for example regarding the installation of a Vessel Tracking System (VMS) or straying into coastal waters.

For penalties in many ministry announcements, fines may be in the amount of hundreds of thousands of baht or millions of baht. They may also be ordered to confiscate all properly fished aquatic animals each time. In addition, the boat that was complained will be frozen until the case is finalized. making it impossible to make a living If the operator has several vessels When one boat is involved in a lawsuit, other boats cannot renew the license. Penalties for misconduct in some ministry notifications may even be suspended or revoke the license as well without the opportunity to fight the lawsuit as well

At the same time, ask the new government to integrate government agencies related to the fishery sector because there are many agencies from many ministries. Both the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives ministry of labor ministry of interior and the Ministry of Public Health Causing the procedures for obtaining permission for each subject to have many steps, such as hiring foreign workers on boats It takes up to 3 months.

Mr. Chinchai said he wanted the new government to take care of energy and oil prices. which is a significant cost of fishing Therefore, it is hoped that the new government will listen to information and various proposals. of the Fisheries Association of Thailand to solve the problems of the entire fishery sector.-

Source: Thai News Agency