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Old 04-24-2015, 11:09 AM
 
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Thailand which is the world's third largest seafood exporter has been threatened with a total import ban worth at least 20 billion Baht ($614 million) in lost revenue if it fails to address concerns of illegal fishing within six months. Fishermen sceptical Thailand can clean up in time after EU threat | Daily Mail Online

The US downgraded Thailand to its lowest ranking last year among concerns about the widespread use of trafficked labor in the Thai seafood industry.

Relations between Thailand and the US have been strained lately after a diplomatic spat between Daniel Russel, the US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and the Thai prime minister who is also head of the junta military which still rules the country. Thailand retaliated by warning the US to "mind its own business". Opinion: Thailand-US diplomatic spat a sign of cracks in junta’s confidence | Asian Correspondent
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