Revisiting the draft of Thailand’s Fisheries Act :A critical assessment of legislative developments and the rollbacks 25th December 2024

This analysis provides a critical assessment of recent legislative developments in the drafting of Thailand’s new Fisheries Act, focusing on the legislative process, influential stakeholders, and the implications of the proposed rollbacks contained therein. As one of the world’s major seafood exporters, Thailand has faced intense international scrutiny to regulate its fishing industry in line with sustainable, legal, and ethical standards as well as transparent practices for both environmental and labour aspects. The current drafting process has exposed significant
regulatory issues with the proposed rollbacks, primarily driven by elements of the commercialfishing sector seeking widespread deregulation of the industry.

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