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Hard-hit fishermen set to benefit from legal change

Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says he will propose a draft Fisheries Act amendment to the cabinet next month, aiming to address economic problems for fishermen who say their livelihoods are hurt by tough regulations.

He said that as chairman of the marine fisheries committee, the draft legislation is being written.

The next step involves presenting it again to the committee for consideration. Then it will be proposed at a cabinet meeting for further approval, said Mr Phumtham.

The draft is expected to be presented to parliament for consideration early…

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