PUBLISHED: 14 Jan 2025 at 05: 41
About 150 producers from 19 counties gathered on Monday in front of Government House to write a letter to the state urging it to identify those responsible for the spread of blackchin fish tuna and provide assistance for the impacted producers.
The text was handed over by Panya Toktong, the leader of the group, to Pansak Charoen, a professional at the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday evening.
It made four important needs: the establishment of an independent commission to catch those responsible for the seafood spread within 30 days, the prompt release of economic aid to farmers and those affected, the formation of committees to remove the bass and restore ecosystems, with the goal of eradicating the species by 2026, and legal action against those found guilty of the spread to ensure they receive payment for the harm caused.
The group also visited parliament, where they submitted additional letters to the committee on political development, public participation, human rights, freedom and consumer protection, urging faster action to address the issue and mitigate its impacts.
The group called on the company to take responsibility after submitting one to Charoen Pokphand Group ( CP Group ) at the CP Tower building on Silom Road in the morning.
The letter demanded that Charoen Pokphand Foods ( CPG) and the CP Group strictly abide by international food safety regulations.
Additionally, it demanded that CPF use its recent 7.3 billion-baht profit to help mitigate the harm brought on by the spread of the fish and other environmental issues, such as PM2.5 pollution.
In addition, it stressed that CPF, as a major public company, should engage in positive dialogue with critics rather than using legal action to silence opposition.
A CP Group representative received the letter, and it will be presented at the company’s upcoming board meeting.
According to Department of Fisheries director-general Bancha Sukkaew, the situation regarding the spread of the invasive fish has improved significantly.
According to data released last month, the number of affected provinces had dropped from 19 to 17, with some provinces exhibiting little presence.