Concerns and recommendations of the Migrant Working Group (MWG) Regarding labour issues in the Draft Act for the amendment of the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 B.E…..

The Migrant Working Group (MWG) looks forward the progress of fisheries sector and fisheries-related sectors and to be better recognized in international forums and international trade forums. Therefore, regarding the holistic approach to manufacturing, management and protection, we assert that labour issues are key to ensuring the management of sustainable, legal and fair fisheries sector. We therefore want to raise the issues to the House Special Committee to Review the Draft Act to listen to opinions and recommendations from the Migrant Working Group (MWG) making them a part of the Draft Act for the amendment of the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 B.E….. This will ensure the development Thailand’s sustainable fisheries and seafood sectors and the adoption of holistic safeguarding measures.