The National Fisheries Policy Board approved extending repayment on the liquidity loan scheme for fishing households from 7 to 10 years, which lowers monthly instalments. A draft rule bans catching or landing young blue swimming crabs below set size and quantity limits, which the government says should bring bigger catches and higher prices. Research on night purse-seine nets with mesh under 2.5 cm will inform rules expected in October. For fishing operators, check loan eligibility and watch for the October rules. Shrimp and fish farmers should also note the 21-province push to remove the janitor fish (tilapia mayan / pla mo khang dam).