Thai shrimp farmers' alliance opposes proposed relaxation of import inspection procedures, citing risks of disease introduction and quality degradation. With Ecuadorian shrimp undercutting Thai prices by ~70 baht/kg during a recovery period, farmers propose conditional import framework including mandatory domestic purchase quotas, price floors, market segregation, and tri-party oversight. The industry also seeks urgent resolution of Malaysia's ban on Thai shrimp (in effect since June 1).
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