Pattaya transforms Lan Pho Naklua into modern seafood market
Pattaya officials conducted an inspection of the nearly completed renovation at Lan Pho Naklua, which is being transformed into a modern seafood market.
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Ruemkijakarn visited the site on Tuesday, February 11, to assess the progress of this transformation. He was accompanied by local government officials, relevant agencies, and residents.
Wuttisak explained that the renovation aims to create a well-organised space for tourists and residents to enjoy fresh seafood. The project includes constructing a new, hygienic area for vendors.
Vendors who were temporarily moved due to earlier renovations will soon return to the newly upgraded section. The market will accommodate up to 60 vendors, with no additional stalls allowed from outside the area to ensure orderliness.
With 90% of the construction now finished, Wuttisak mentioned that the market is anticipated to significantly enhance local incomes.
Additionally, measures will be implemented to manage waste and wastewater. Vendors are encouraged to maintain fair pricing and cleanliness to enhance the market’s reputation, reported The Pattaya News.
In similar news, the Department of Fisheries has assured the public that recent amendments to Section 66 of the Fisheries Executive Decree will not jeopardise Thailand’s seafood exports to the United States. Concerns have emerged that Thai seafood caught using fishing gear harmful to marine mammals could face a potential US ban.
Bancha Sookkaew, Director General of the Department of Fisheries, responded to a notification from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which flagged certain fishing gear used in Thailand as exceeding acceptable impact limits on marine mammals.
The US enforces the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, recently extended from January 1, 2023, to January 1, 2026. This legislation requires over 130 seafood-exporting nations, including Thailand, to ensure their fishing practices do not harm marine life.
Compliance data must be submitted to NOAA, with Thailand’s latest report filed on November 29, 2021, through the International Affairs Information Capture and Reporting System.
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