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Shrimp Farmers Protest Falling Prices & Malaysia Ban; Visit Fisheries Dept. June 10

Shrimp Farmers Protest Falling Prices & Malaysia Ban; Visit Fisheries Dept. June 10

Matichon•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai shrimp farmers are protesting critically low prices and a temporary import ban by Malaysia, prompting a national delegation to meet with the Department of Fisheries to seek immediate government intervention.

  • •Shrimp farmers across Thailand are facing significantly lower prices for their produce since the beginning of the year.
  • •Malaysia has temporarily suspended the import of five types of Thai shrimp, effective June 1, 2026, impacting a key export market.
  • •Representatives from shrimp farmer associations nationwide are scheduled to meet the Director-General of Fisheries and the Ministry of Commerce on June 10 to submit a petition for assistance.
  • •Farmers are requesting government support, including price difference compensation and fuel cost reductions, due to mounting operational costs and market access issues.

Overview

  • •On June 3, 2026, Krabi shrimp farmers began reducing cultivation areas due to consistently low prices.
  • •Shrimp prices have fallen continuously since the start of the year, with significant drops for different sizes per kilogram.
  • •The cost of shrimp feed, chemicals, and fuel has increased considerably, exacerbating the impact on farmers.
  • •Representatives of national shrimp farmer associations plan to meet the Director-General of Fisheries and the Ministry of Commerce on June 10, 2026.
  • •Malaysia temporarily suspended the import of five shrimp species starting June 1, 2026, impacting a significant export market.
  • •Malaysia is a key export market for Thai shrimp, accounting for approximately 5% of total exports (8,000-10,000 tons annually).
  • •The Malaysian import suspension directly affects southern Thai shrimp farmers by reducing export channels and market support.
  • •Farmers are urgently requesting negotiations for leniency or an extension of Malaysia's import suspension measures.

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Key Quotes

Harint Luprasongjit
"Representatives of shrimp farmer associations nationwide are preparing to meet and submit a letter to the Director-General of Fisheries and the Ministry of Commerce on June 10, demanding urgent assistance for shrimp farmers."
ตัวแทนสมาคม/ชมรม เกษตรกรผู้เลี้ยงกุ้งทั่วประเทศ เตรียมเข้าพบและยื่นหนังสือถึงอธิบดีกรมประมง และกระทรวงพาณิชย์ ในวันที่ 10 มิถุนายนนี้ เพื่อเรียกร้องให้ช่วยเหลือเกษตรผู้เลี้ยงกุ้งอย่างเร่งด่วน
Harint Luprasongjit
"We demand urgent action to solve these problems, requesting negotiations for leniency or an extension of the implementation period for these measures."
ขอเรียกร้องให้มีการดำเนินการแก้ปัญหาดังกล่าวอย่างเร่งด่วน โดยขอให้มีการเจรจาเพื่อให้มีการผ่อนปรน หรือขยายระยะเวลาการบังคับใช้มาตรการดังกล่าวออกไปก่อน

Key Entities

Organization

Shrimp Farmers Association Nationwide(ชมรมเกษตรผู้เลี้ยงกุ้งทั่วปท.)
An organization representing shrimp farmers across Thailand seeking government intervention for market issues.
Department of Fisheries(กรมประมง)
The Thai government agency responsible for fisheries, which shrimp farmers plan to petition.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)
A Thai government ministry that shrimp farmers will petition for assistance with market issues.

Person

Director-General of the Department of Fisheries(อธิบดีกรมประมง)
The head of the Department of Fisheries, who is scheduled to meet with shrimp farmer representatives.
Mr. Harint Luprasongjit(นายหรินทร์ ลือประสงค์จิตร)
President of the Krabi Shrimp Farmers Association, who is a spokesperson for the national farmer delegation.

Place

Krabi Province(จังหวัดกระบี่)ℹ️
A province in Thailand where shrimp farmers have implemented measures to reduce cultivation due to low prices.
Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️
A country that has temporarily suspended the import of five types of Thai shrimp.

Product

Black Tiger Prawn(กุ้งกุลาดำ)
One of the five shrimp species that Malaysia has temporarily suspended from import from Thailand.
White Shrimp(กุ้งขาว)
One of the five shrimp species that Malaysia has temporarily suspended from import from Thailand.
Flower Shrimp(กุ้งแช่บ๊วย)
One of the five shrimp species that Malaysia has temporarily suspended from import from Thailand.
Brown Shrimp(กุ้งน้ำตาล)
One of the five shrimp species that Malaysia has temporarily suspended from import from Thailand.
Blue Shrimp(กุ้งฟ้า)
One of the five shrimp species that Malaysia has temporarily suspended from import from Thailand.

Timeline

June 1, 2026(1 มิถุนายน 2026)
The effective date from which Malaysia temporarily suspended the import of certain Thai shrimp species.
June 10(10 มิถุนายน)
The date when shrimp farmer representatives are scheduled to meet with government officials.
June 3(3 มิถุนายน)
The date when Krabi shrimp farmers began reducing cultivation areas due to low market prices.