The outlook of the fishing industry under the limitation of the labour force in Thailand.

Abstract

The fishing industry plays a very big role in the economic and social development of Thailand. The objective of this report is to reflect on evidence of current labour policies that have been deployed and to develop measures that can improve the enforcement and implementation of current labour force practices. The study focuses on measures that can be taken to overcome the shortage of local labour force in Thai fishing industry. Various literatures are gathered on human trafficking, migrant workers, poor condition, shortage of Thai workers in the industry, automation and government actions. To measure it primary data is gathered using quantitative and qualitative analysis which include employee and employer for quantitative and in-depth interview with fishing industry experts. The outcome of the study reflect on that exploitation and Human trafficking has been the case, followed by poor implementation by Government on strict laws and regulation. It is recommended of Thai government to issues by scrapping antiquated fishing law and established law to meet the labour stands of “International Labour Organization Treaty. Furthermore, the government will be required to extend their support towards automation in all areas of the fishing industry.