Thousands of Thai fishermen protest against tough industry regulations
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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of Thai fishermen protested outside the agriculture ministry on Tuesday over strict regulations aimed at combating illegal and unregulated fishing which they say are driving them out of business.Thailand, the world's third largest exporter of seafood, began cracking down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing four years ago after the European Union threatened to ban its seafood exports. The EU lifted its threat in January this year, citing a "major..