Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich, Head of the Training and Research Supporting Division at SEAFDEC/TD, was invited to speak at the Seafood Traceability Technical and Industry Engagement Workshop. The event was organized by the Directorate General of Marine and Fisheries Product Competitiveness, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Pole & Line and Handline Fisheries Association (AP2HI) and the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST). Mr. Kongpathai presented on the subject “Regional Traceability Tool for Fish and Fishery Products” on 8 April 2026 via a virtual platform. The workshop aimed to strengthen the implementation of the National...

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), led by Secretary-General, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, together with representatives from the Project Planning and Management Division (PPMD) and SEAFDEC Activity Leaders representing each BOBLME II project component, participated virtually in the First Malaysia National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) Meeting for the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) Phase II: Sustainable Management of Fisheries, Marine Living Resources and Their Habitats in the Bay of Bengal Region for the Benefit of Coastal States and Communities, held on 7 April 2026 at the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Putrajaya. The Meeting was conducted under the...

SEAFDEC/TD participated in the Mine Squadron's event "99 Years Under the Royal Benevolence of His Majesty the King: Breathing Life into the Coast " on 31 March 2026 at the Mine Squadron, Royal Thai Fleet, Samut Prakan Province. By planting Mangrove Apples, this initiative aims to restore coastal ecosystems, enhance marine biodiversity and reduce pollution for long-term environmental sustainability. Photo Activities

On 27 March 2026, the SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, together with the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Koichi Tahara, and senior officials from the Training Department and Secretariat, warmly welcomed the representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at SEAFDEC/TD. While expressing her appreciation to JICA for its continued support, Ms. Sampan emphasized the importance of the partnership between the two organizations and highlighted their shared commitment to advancing sustainable fisheries management and strengthening food security in Southeast Asia. The discussions focused on ongoing collaborative initiatives under ASEAN cooperation, including the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project and the ASEAN-JICA Capacity...

Two staff members from the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) participated in the “Solar Cell Installation and Maintenance (SCI10)” training program, held from 25 to 27 March 2026, in Bangkok and Pathum Thani Province, Thailand. This event was organized by the Institute for Future Workforce Development, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Institute of Thailand Foundation. Mr. Thaweesak Thimkrap and Mr. Khunthawat Manomayidthikarn, from the Marine Engineering Section, Training and Research Supporting Division, joined the program to enhance their technical knowledge and practical skills in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This participation reflects...

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Thailand, organized the "Formalization Meeting of the Fisheries Management Plan in Bang Saphan District" on 24–26 March 2026. The meeting was conducted under the project “Improving Fishers’ Livelihood and Fisheries Co-management in Inland and Coastal Small-scale Fisheries,” which has been implemented in Bang Saphan District since 2025.  Following earlier activities, the fisheries management plan was developed with the involvement of key stakeholders. The plan focuses on promoting sustainable fisheries resource management through community participation, while also addressing improvements in fishers’ quality of life. The objectives of the meeting were to raise awareness of...

Five staff members from the SEAFDEC Training Department (TD), who are actively involved in conducting and implementing projects to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, participated in the webinar “Understanding Global Experience in Regional Cooperation to Curb IUU Fishing” on 23 March 2026. The event was organized by the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organization (BOBP-IGO). During the session, Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich, the Training and Research Supporting Division Head, served as a representative to present on “Regional Technical Organization Facilitating Capacity Building and Collaboration.” His presentation highlighted SEAFDEC’s implementation activities and its ongoing support for ASEAN Member States (AMSs)...

The Training Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/TD), in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippines, conducted a field study on the squid supply chain in Calauit Island, Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines, from 23 to 27 March 2026. This activity forms part of the project “Improving Fishers’ Livelihood and Fisheries Co-Management in Inland and Coastal Small-Scale Fisheries (2025–2029),” supported by the Japanese Trust Fund VII (JTF7). The initiative aims to strengthen small-scale fisheries supply chains, enhance fishers’ income, and promote social equity. Specifically, the study seeks to: (1) map and analyze the structure, functions,...

On 18 March 2026, the delegation of 16 students from the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, visited the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD). The primary objective of this study visit was to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how an international organization operates within the fisheries sector. The visit provided students with an insight into SEAFDEC’s organizational framework and its vital role in promoting sustainable fisheries across the region. ​ In addition, the students explored the technical aspects of maritime navigation and the overview of the M.V. SEAFDEC to support the essential for fisheries research. This experience exposure aimed to bridge the...

The SEAFDEC Training Department, in collaboration with the Government of Canada, organized the Workshop on Strengthening Regional Fisheries Governance and Technology Integration to Combat IUU Fishing in the Indo-Pacific from 17 to 19 March 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop was attended by a total of 71 participants (64 in person and 7 via online platforms). The delegation included officials responsible for implementing Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) measures from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Distinguished representatives from several international and technical organizations also participated, including Governmental & Intergovernmental: Fisheries and Oceans Canada...