Fisheries Management Costs in Thai Marine Fisheries

摘要: 3 Abstract: The paper first introduces the fisheries management dilemma faced by many Asian developing countries including Thailand and key elements of a transition policy towards responsible fisheries. It then analyses current costs in Thai marine Major cost items include research (especially stock assessment), monitoring, control surveillance, placement artificial reefs to rehabilitate inshore resources act as barrier against bottom trawling, administration. examines required adjustments needed for improved order increase flow net economic benefits reduce conflicts among fishermen using different types fishing gear. authors argue that situation characterized significant over-capacities large up-front adjustment arise an effective regime. These compensation withdrawal excessive fleet capacity, facilitating shift alternative employment, other incremental costs. On example demersal Gulf Thailand, it is shown these could be recuperated long run through increased licence fees but immediate financial needs may pose heavy burden on government budget justify external assistance.