The delegation of the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service (NFDS) visited and inspected Thailand's seafood processing factory
On 1 November 2019 at 10.00 a.m., at the meeting room of the Fish Inspection and Quality Control Division, Department of Fisheries Mr. Vicharn Ingsrisawang, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries, he expressed appreciation and listened to suggestions from the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service (NFDS) staff, who visited and inspected Thailand's seafood processing factory during October 28 - 31, 2019. According to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on "Quality Control and Hygiene Safety of Import and Export Fish and Fishery Products" between Thailand and the Republic of Korea since 2006. The Republic of Korea is a market that has the potential to produce high-quality aquatic products and wants to import great quality products. Therefore, Thai business operators need to develop and improve the production process from the farm level to the products in strict accordance with the requirements of the Republic of Korea. Besides the development of aquatic animal production potential for Thai business operators, it also increases the opportunity to export fishery products to that country. Source : https://www4.fisheries.go.th/index.php/dof/activity_item/3747/all_activity/70
Mr. Bunchong Chumnongsittathum led the delegation of Vietnam to visit the operation of the Port-in Port-out (PIPO) Center at the Phuket Fish Marketing Organisation’s pier
On 31 October 2019, Mr. Bunchong Chumnongsittathum, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries, led the delegation of the Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development from the Republic of Vietnam, which led by Mr. Nguyen Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Fisheries. To visit the operation of the Port-in Port-out (PIPO) Center at the Phuket Fish Marketing Organisation’s pier. In this regard, the PIPO staff have demonstrated procedures for verifying relevant documents. Inspection of fishing crew documents, Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) signs, and vessel identity. Also, they described the structure, mission, responsibility, and operation procedures of the Port-in Port-out (PIPO) Center to the Vietnamese delegation. Furthermore, Mr. Nguyen Quang Hung, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries, also visited Phuket Fisheries Provincial Office and Mueang Phuket Fisheries District Office. Reference : https://www4.fisheries.go.th/index.php/dof/activity_item/3745/all_activity/80
executives of the Seafood Taskforce paid a visit to Mr. Mesak Pakdeekong, to discuss and thank the Department of Fisheries for participating in the solved of IUU Fishing
On 25 October 2019 at 10.00 a.m., at the Pak Pian Meeting Room, 5th floor, Chulabhorn Building, Department of Fisheries. Executives of the Seafood Taskforce paid a visit to Mr. Mesak Pakdeekong, Director-General of the Department of Fisheries. To discuss and thank the Department of Fisheries for participating in solving the Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing problem and Fishery product traceability development, also solving labor problems in the fisheries sector with Seafood Taskforce has always been good. That helps to enhance the good image of Thailand fishery products from the consumer perspective in the US and European. Additionally, to ensure confidence for importers and retail companies that are members of Seafood Taskforce, especially sea shrimp product. So that, Mr. Mesak Pakdeekong also emphasized that the Department of Fisheries would continue working together with Seafood Taskforce, including OceanMind, a new partner of Seafood Taskforce. To create the sustainability of fishery resources and the seafood industry chain increasingly, along with placing importance on the well-being of fishers. Source : https://www4.fisheries.go.th/index.php/dof/activity_item/3721/all_activity/100
The IMO Ministerial Conference on Fishing Vessel Safe and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, Torremolinos Kingdom, Spain
Mr. Bunchong Chumnongsittathum, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries and Mr. Theerawat Sampawamana, a senior professional fishery biologist, Fisheries Foreign Affairs Division, attended the IMO Ministerial Conference on Fishing Vessel Safe and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. Also, participate in the meeting IMO-FAO Joint Working Group on IUU Fishing between 21 - 25 October 2019 in the Torremolinos Kingdom, Spain. To be informed and exchange opinions on the promotion of international fishing vessel safety measures and regulations, including other relevant issues. For example, illegal fishing, marine debris from fishing boats, the role of women in the fishery sector. Reference : https://www4.fisheries.go.th/index.php/dof/activity_item/3706/all_activity/120
the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting in the Union of Myanmar
On 21 October 2019 at 10.00 a.m., Mr. Thaworn Jirasoponrak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries. Co-chaired by the Director-General of the Department of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) at the 1st Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting in the Shrimp Farming Development Project in Rakhine State, Naypyidaw. Republic of the Union of Myanmar. They discussed with the Myanmar Department of Fisheries to build a shrimp farming demonstration center in Sittwe, Rakhine State, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Reference : https://www4.fisheries.go.th/local/index.php/main/view_activities/1232/59648
Mr. Bunchong Chumnongsittathum, Deputy Director-General of DOF and executives of DOF, attended PREPSOM-41ST AMAF, Brunei Darussalam
On 12 October 2019, Mr. Bunchong Chumnongsittathum, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries and executives and senior officials of the Department of Fisheries, attended the meeting as follows: (1) Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting of the 41st Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry, PREPSOM-41ST AMAF (2) the Senior Officials' Meeting of the 19th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers' on Agriculture and Forestry and The Ministers of Agriculture of The People's Republic of China, Japan and The Republic of Korea, SOM-19th AMAF Plus Three (3) the Senior Officials' Meeting of the 5th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting in Agriculture and Forestry, SOM-5th AIMMAF (4) the 41st Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers' on Agriculture and Forestry, AMAF The meeting was held at The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong, Brunei by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. In this meeting, the Department of Fisheries will report the progress on the establishment of the ASEAN Network for Combating IUU Fishing (AN-IUU) and request approval on a Draft of concept proposal for the Establishment of ASEAN Network for Combating IUU Fishing (AN-IUU). To drive such a network to proceed quickly and achieve its objectives and goals while acting as the ASEAN Chairmanship of Thailand. Moreover, the Department of Fisheries, as a responsible agency, will report to the meeting about preparation for hosting The second meeting for the Establishment of AN-IUU, which will be held between 12-13 December 2019 in Thailand. Source : https://www4.fisheries.go.th/index.php/dof/activity_item/3689/all_activity/130, https://bruneimirror.com/2019/10/12/senior-officials-meeting-of-the-41st-meeting-of-the-asean-ministers-on-agriculture-and-forestry/