SAMUT PRAKAN, 12 February 2016 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with the Command Center for Combating Illegal Fishing (CCCIF) are accelerating their efforts to create understanding among foreign media regarding the government efforts to tackle illegal fishing activities.
Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affair’s information department Sek Wannamethee revealed the results of an unofficial discussion with international news agencies in Thailand along with related agencies regarding the European Union’s disapproval of illegal fishing activities in Thailand, saying that the CCCIF will, from now on, be the media’s primary source of official information from the government.
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm Jumpol Lumpiganon added that the meeting discussed ways for the CCCIF to best serve as the liaison between the government and foreign media and will provide accurate information to Thai media outlets.
Meanwhile in Samut Prakan Province, Governor Siam Sirimongkol along with the subcommittee from the Operations Center Against Trafficking in Samut Prakan Province conducted an inspection of vessels in the province and reminded owners of fishing vessels to register their fishing boats.
