Phayao Province, Cabinet approves draft regulations of the Ministry of Commercial Fisheries. After the commercial fishing license is valid for 2 years, it expires on 31 March 2024.
Ms. Kanika Aunjit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet meeting resolved to approve the draft ministerial regulations for requesting permission and permits for commercial fishing. Instructing that the Office of the Council of State be sent for urgent consideration. and make it consistent with the law on fisheries Obligations that Thailand has with foreign countries The commercial fishing license is valid for 2 years and will expire within March 31, 2024, requiring applicants for a commercial fishing license. Must show or attach supporting documents in submitting the application.
Currently, the fishery has fishing boats that are not licensed. Makes it impossible to go out and do fishing. or received a license but was unable to go fishing from some factors, such as the economic situation a
nd falling prices of aquatic animals Labor shortage problem Including various laws that make it not cost-effective for fishing. and when there is no sailing Because the boat was not improved or maintained in proper condition. As a result, the condition of the boat is not ready, not appropriate, and does not meet the standards to receive a letter from Sor. 3. The Fisheries Department has reviewed that The purpose of issuing the letter Sor.R. 3 is to set standards for arresting Aquatic animal care, processing, transportation, including loading and unloading To be safe for consumers
At present, the Ministerial Regulations 2019 are still not consistent with the current fishing context of fishermen. Fisheries Association of Thailand Therefore, there was a letter requesting to repeal, amend, and improve the law. Therefore, it is proposed to issue Ministerial Regulations on requesting permission and permission to engage in commercial fishing, B.E….., which stipulates that officials can extend the period for payme
nt of fees and duties by no more than 90 days in cases where fishing is not possible in the area. specified in the license You can request to change the fishing area. By the size of the boat and fishing equipment Changing the fishing area must not have an impact on the quantity of aquatic animals. In the area where the applicant asks for permission As announced by the Director-General.
Source: Thai News Agency