Thai Cabinet extends fishing vessel decommissioning to Sept 30, 2026

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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The Thai Cabinet approved joining the Global Coalition for Social Justice, hosting the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting, extending a fishing vessel decommissioning project, and an MOU with Singapore on social development.

•Thailand will join the Global Coalition for Social Justice under the ILO framework with the Ministry of Labour as the lead agency.
•The Cabinet extended the fishing vessel decommissioning project deadline to September 30, 2026.
•Thailand is hosting the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) from August 23–28, 2026 in Bangkok.
•A Memorandum of Understanding between Thailand and Singapore on social development and welfare is scheduled for signing on September 6, 2026.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved Thailand's entry into the Global Coalition for Social Justice to promote social justice, reduce inequality, and support sustainable development.
•Thailand is hosting the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting and related meetings from August 23–28, 2026 in Bangkok.
•The Minister of Labour is scheduled to sign the confirmation letter for the Global Coalition for Social Justice on August 26, 2026.
•The Cabinet extended the fishing vessel decommissioning project for sustainable marine resource management to September 30, 2026.
•The extension for the fishing vessel decommissioning project aims to assist 7 boat owners who could not complete dismantling or vessel type changes within the original timeframe.
•The fishing vessel decommissioning project has a total target of 923 vessels, with 782 already paid, 7 requesting extension, and 134 requiring no compensation.
•The fishing vessel decommissioning project uses the original budget of 1,622.61 million baht approved by the Cabinet on March 3, 2025.
•A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand and the Ministry of Social and Family Development of Singapore is planned for signing on September 6, 2026.

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Key Entities

Person

Captain Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn(ร้อยเอกหญิงภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who disclosed Cabinet resolutions.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the international cooperation, project extensions, and the MOU.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The primary agency representing the Thai government for the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Global Coalition for Social Justice(เครือข่ายความร่วมมือระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยความยุติธรรมทางสังคม)

An international network established by the ILO to promote social justice and sustainable development.

International Labour Organization(องค์การแรงงานระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The organization that established the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The Thai ministry entering into an MOU with Singapore for social development cooperation.

Ministry of Social and Family Development(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและครอบครัว)ℹ️

The Singaporean ministry entering into an MOU with Thailand for social development cooperation.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location of the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.

Republic of Singapore(สาธารณรัฐสิงคโปร์)ℹ️

The country partnering with Thailand on social development and welfare cooperation.

Policy

Fishing Vessel Decommissioning Project(โครงการนำเรือประมงออกนอกระบบ)

A project for sustainable marine resource management with a total target of 923 vessels.