LEGAL MEASURES FOR THE CONTROL OF CATCLAW MIMOSA (Mimosa pigra L.) IN THAILAND

Abstract

Catclaw Mimosa (Mimosa pigra L.) is deemed an alien species invasively widespread in Thailand and it was registered to be an alien species qualified as high significance per the resolution of cabinet dated 20 February 2018. As a result, it is concentrated to be managed by prevention, supervision, and eradication. According to the study, it is found that Thai laws relevant to Catclaw Mimosa supervision are still problematic in preventive, supervisory and eliminated measures because there is no said legal measures in such aspects. Although there are some legal regulations, those are unenforceable by the governmental officers. To deal with such problems, the author suggests a short-term solution via issuing subsidiary laws by virtue of model laws, encouraging people to participate in Catclaw Mimosa management, and providing supportive methods for the utilization of Catclaw Mimosa. In respect of the long-term suggestions, the laws on control of Catclaw Mimosa, stipulated in various acts, should be gathered and the study of guideline from overseas laws on Catclaw Mimosa management should be done in order to legislate new law on supervising alien species for legal unity. This is able to handle Catclaw Mimosa systematically and effectively.