Thailand’s shrimp industry hit by Malaysia’s import ban
Fisheries
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Plastic containers sit full of shrimp, pictured in Thailand’s Samut Sakhon province. Thailand is one of the world’s major shrimp exporters. © Reuters
APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
BANGKOK — Malaysia’s import ban on Thai shrimp has dealt a blow to Thailand’s seafood producers, adding to industry woes as they grapple with rising feed and fuel prices.
