Ministerial Regulation on the Application for Permission and Granting Permission of Commercial Fishing, B.E. 2567.

This Ministerial Regulation is issued under Thailand’s Fisheries Act B.E. 2558. It outlines the procedures and conditions for applying for and granting commercial fishing licenses. Applicants must submit requests within a specified period announced in the Royal Gazette and meet criteria such as legal fishing rights, vessel ownership, and compliance with sustainable fishing limits. The Regulation also details the documentation required, the review process, and conditions under which licenses may be denied or revoked. Licenses are issued per vessel and specify the type, size, and number of fishing gear, fishing zones, and allowable catch limits.
The Regulation also covers license amendments, transfers, and replacements. Amendments can be made for changes in vessel details, fishing gear, zones, or catch periods, provided they align with sustainability goals. Transfers are allowed in cases of vessel ownership changes, death of the licensee, or consolidation of catch quotas, subject to strict conditions.