The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) participated in the 5th World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress, held from 27 April to 1 May 2026 in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. The Congress convened a diverse global community to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and strengthen collaboration in advancing sustainable small-scale fisheries. At the opening session, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, Secretary-General of SEAFDEC, delivered the welcome remarks, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and knowledge-sharing in enhancing the sustainability of small-scale fisheries at both regional and global levels. The Congress served as a dynamic platform for researchers, students, young professionals, practitioners, fishers and...

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), under the BOBLME II Project, supported nine representatives (7 females and 2 males) to participate in the “Seas of Change: Shared Insights for Supporting Small-Scale Fisheries in the Gulf of Thailand and Bay of Bengal” meeting, convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 26 April 2026 in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. This was followed by their participation in the 5th World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress (5WSSFC), held from 27 April to 1 May 2026 at the same venue. The Congress was co-hosted by TBTI Global...

The SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) successfully convened its 2nd Quarterly Meeting to follow up on project implementation for Q1 and Q2 of 2026 from 21 to 23 April 2026 at its Conference Room. The meeting brought together 40 participants (22 male and 18 female) from key divisions, including the Training and Research Supporting Division (TRSD), the Research and Development Division (RDD) and the Project Planning and Management Division (PPMD). The three-day meeting served as an important platform to review the progress of ongoing projects and activities, while also addressing challenges and identifying practical solutions to enhance implementation. In 2026, SEAFDEC/TD...

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Fisheries Office, convened a high-level strategic meeting on 21 April 2026 to initiate a sustainability plan for the Bang Saphan fishery community. This initiative, conducted under the Japanese Trust Fund (JTF VII) and departmental programs, brought together Fisheries Provincial of Prachuap Khiri Khan, senior officials, and SEAFDEC/TD experts to discuss the integration of participatory management with technological innovation. The primary goal is to strengthen the long-term social and economic resilience of local artisanal fisheries through collaborative strategic planning. SEAFDEC/TD...

Two SEAFDEC/TD staff members, Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich (Training and Research Supporting Division Head) and Ms. Yanida Suthipol (IUU Fishing Countermeasure Section Head), participated in the "Regional Workshop on Crimes in the Fisheries Sector" held from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. The workshop was organized by the IMCS Network in collaboration with the RPOA-IUU Secretariat and supported by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The workshop focused on developing practical skills in cross-border investigation, intelligence analysis, and operational tactics such as hot pursuit. By utilizing applied simulations and regional case studies, the program aimed to foster collaborative approaches and...

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...