Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for urgent bilateral talks with Malaysia after Malaysia imposes a shrimp import ban that affects Thailand’s seafood trade. According to reporting from Channel NewsAsia and Free Malaysia Today, Anutin directs relevant ministers to seek a trade solution with Malaysia to address the disruption. Both outlets highlight that a prolonged ban could have wider economic consequences for Thailand’s shrimp sector, including pressure on farmers and exporters, as well as downstream impacts on the broader seafood supply chain. The reports frame the issue as time-sensitive, with Thai officials seeking to resolve the matter through discussions rather than escalation. While the specific reasons for Malaysia’s ban and the timeline for any change are not detailed in the provided summaries, the immediate focus is on restoring market access and reducing harm to parties involved in shrimp production and export from Thailand. Anutin’s instruction to pursue a bilateral solution indicates Thailand is working through diplomatic and trade channels to manage the effects of the import restriction.