The Thai Industry Ministry has ordered the closure of 12 seafood processing factories in a bid to clean up the fishing industry, Deputy Permanent Secretary Sukda Punkla said, as reported by The Bangkok Post.
The move is part of plans to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.
The EU has threatened to ban imports of Thai seafood products if Thailand fails to improve the quality and standards of its fishing industry.
"Since last month, the Industry Ministry has closed 12 seafood processing factories that did not have permission to operate," said Sukda.
