Krabi Province has launched a large-scale operation to dismantle illegal fishing equipment, aiming to remove 310 shallow water pontoons, 10 pong pangs, and 50 red yor yai across four districts between February 4-19, 2025. The effort seeks to protect marine life and support local fishermen using legal methods.
The operation began on February 4 at Laem Sak Municipal Pier in Ao Luek District. Authorities deployed a task force equipped with rubber boats, speedboats, and transport vessels. The team includes personnel from the Krabi Provincial Fisheries Office, the Krabi Marine Fisheries Prevention and Suppression Center, the Marine Police, the Marine and Coastal Resources Management Office 10, the Krabi Regional Harbor Office, and local administrative agencies.
The removal effort is divided into phases: February 4-6 in Ao Luek District (targeting 80 pontoons and 10 pong pangs), February 7-14 in Khlong Thom and Koh Lanta Districts (targeting 180 pontoons and 50 red yor yai), and February 17-19 in Krabi Town (targeting 50 pontoons).
Authorities emphasize that illegal fishing structures, often operated by commercial interests, threaten coastal ecosystems and impact local livelihoods. By removing them, officials aim to allow small aquatic species to thrive and support sustainable fishing.
The operation was officially launched by Krabi Deputy Governor Suwit Suriyawong on behalf of Governor Angkoon Silathewakul. Officials from multiple agencies are participating in the effort, underscoring a coordinated push to enforce fishing regulations.
