Fishing

  • Thailand NewsThai prisons fight fish outbreak with new menu and inmate fishing

    Thai prisons fight fish outbreak with new menu and inmate fishing

    Thai prisons are switching their menus to include black-spotted climbing perch and involving inmates in the fishing process to combat the fish outbreak, supporting government efforts to mitigate the issue’s impact on the public. The Department of Corrections acknowledged the widespread distress caused by the black-spotted climbing perch outbreak. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed all ministries and agencies to…

  • Crime NewsMan electrocuted while fishing with homemade rod in Kanchanaburi

    Man electrocuted while fishing with homemade rod in Kanchanaburi

    A man, determined to catch fish for a homemade dish, met a tragic end after slipping and falling onto his electric fishing rod by a canal. Local police were notified of the incident yesterday in Kanchanaburi. Police and medical personnel rushed to the scene near the canal between Moo 3 and Moo 7 in Tha Maka Subdistrict, Tha Maka District,…

  • Thailand NewsPond-erous tragedy: Fish farm owner pulled into watery grave

    Pond-erous tragedy: Fish farm owner pulled into watery grave

    A tragic incident occurred yesterday when a fish farm owner drowned in her pond in Chanthaburi after being pulled in by a fish. Her younger brother revealed that she could not swim. Investigators reported the discovery of a 68 year old Nok, lifeless in a fish pond in Chanthaburi’s Tha Mai district. The incident took place yesterday, July 8, with…

  • Thailand NewsCouple drowns in Nakhon Ratchasima reservoir while fishing

    Couple drowns in Nakhon Ratchasima reservoir while fishing

    A Thai couple tragically drowned in an 800-rai reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima while fishing. The wife, who was not a strong swimmer, struggled, and her husband attempted to rescue her, but both ultimately drowned. Officers from Chaloem Phra Kiat Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima were alerted to the incident by locals. The accident took place at Bueng Pho Pruea Waeng in…

  • Thailand NewsReeling in profits: Nakhon Ratchasima villagers cash in on low water levels

    Reeling in profits: Nakhon Ratchasima villagers cash in on low water levels

    Villagers in Nakhon Ratchasima flocked to buy fishing permits, taking advantage of the reduced water levels in a natural canal to catch fish for both consumption and sale, thereby boosting their income. The funds raised from selling the permits are earmarked for village development. Reporters noted that hundreds of residents from the Phimai district, in Nakhon Ratchasima province, gathered at…

  • Thailand NewsRayong fishing groups sue Star Petroleum over oil spill devastation

    Rayong fishing groups sue Star Petroleum over oil spill devastation

    A class action lawsuit has been initiated by 14 individuals from Rayong, representing fishing groups and local businesses. They are suing Star Petroleum Refining Company (SPRC), the owner of an underwater oil pipeline that ruptured in 2022, claiming that the subsequent major oil spill has devastated their livelihoods. These individuals are part of a local fishing community known as Pak…

  • Thailand NewsFoam and scale: Dishwashing liquid divides netizens in fishy transport debate

    Foam and scale: Dishwashing liquid divides netizens in fishy transport debate

    A fish vendor’s unconventional method of using dishwashing liquid to keep fish alive during transportation has sparked intense online debate. A video went viral showing the vendor pouring the liquid into a fish transport container, claiming it helps provide oxygen to the fish, preventing them from water shock. However, Dr Jesada Denduangboripant, a biology lecturer at Chulalongkorn University and a…

  • Business NewsCabinet gives preliminary approval to revamp Fisheries Act of 2015

    Cabinet gives preliminary approval to revamp Fisheries Act of 2015

    The proposed revision to the Fisheries Act of 2015 yesterday received preliminary approval from the Cabinet. The government aims to ease the challenges encountered by the fishing industry and foster more efficient and sustainable fishing practices. The proposed changes are expected to provide relief to over 600,000 small-scale coastal fishing households in 20 provinces, many of whom were compelled to…

  • Business NewsIndia encourages Thailand to tap into Andaman and Nicobar’s fisheries

    India encourages Thailand to tap into Andaman and Nicobar’s fisheries

    The Indian government is encouraging Thailand to capitalise on opportunities within its fishing and tourism industries, particularly in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Shri Vishwendra, the region’s Secretary of Fisheries, emphasised the significant potential for deep-sea fishing due to the area’s underexploited marine resources. Despite the abundance of resources, including a potential tuna catch amounting to 148,000 metric tonnes, the…

  • World NewsMysterious mass fish deaths in Philippines spark natural disaster fears

    Mysterious mass fish deaths in Philippines spark natural disaster fears

    Large schools of fish were found washed up on a beach in the Philippines, which excited some local inhabitants who saw it as a gift from God. However, others were concerned that the occurrence might be a signal of impending natural disaster. Diane Lawa Tagum, a Facebook user, posted a video of the incident early in the morning yesterday, January…

  • Thailand NewsHooked: Fishing accident leaves 14 year old boy with fishing dart in his head

    Hooked: Fishing accident leaves 14 year old boy with fishing dart in his head

    Doctors at Manarat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima performed surgery to remove a fishing dart pierced in the head of a 14 year old Thai boy. Locals in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Chakkarat district called a rescue team after discovering a 14 year old boy, Chayathorn, with a serious head injury. A fishing dart, measuring about 30…

  • Thailand NewsGreen glow or green go? Viral lights stir aurora confusion above Thailand’s national park

    Green glow or green go? Viral lights stir aurora confusion above Thailand’s national park

    Images of a bright green light above Kaeng Krachan National Park in the southern province of Phetchaburi went viral on Thai social media. Netizens said it was the first-ever aurora display in Thailand while one scientist dampened spirits somewhat saying it was just the green fishing light. Facebook page Khao Panoentung Scenic Point at Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi…

  • Pattaya NewsJomtien Beach fishing frenzy: Pattaya’s untidy shoreline sparks concerns

    Jomtien Beach fishing frenzy: Pattaya’s untidy shoreline sparks concerns

    Jomtien Beach in Pattaya has been a subject of concern recently due to the cluttered state of its local fishing section. The area, specifically near the Chaiyapreuk intersection, has been criticised by citizens for being untidy and disorganised, potentially harming the city’s tourism image. This area serves as a docking and temporary seafood market spot for local fishermen. Locals have…

  • Thailand NewsThai Prime Minister pledges to tackle fisheries industry woes

    Thai Prime Minister pledges to tackle fisheries industry woes

    Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, promised to address the issues plaguing the fisheries industry in his visit to Samut Songkhram yesterday. This move came after representatives from the industry called upon the newly formed government to revise laws to mitigate the effects of restrictions put in place to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Srettha stated that the…

  • Thailand NewsClose call: Factory worker narrowly escapes blindness in a roadside fishing line incident

    Close call: Factory worker narrowly escapes blindness in a roadside fishing line incident

    A 21 year old factory worker narrowly escaped blindness after a road incident involving an angler’s fishing line in Nonthaburi. The worker was a pillion rider on a motorcycle, and as they passed a fisherman, the line slashed across his face. The incident occurred on June 26. The road itself was alongside a canal and trailed by a rice field. Among…

  • Thailand NewsReeling it in: Fisheries Dept hooks attention with temporary fishing ban in Gulf of Thailand’s Tua Kor area

    Reeling it in: Fisheries Dept hooks attention with temporary fishing ban in Gulf of Thailand’s Tua Kor area

    The Fisheries Department announced there will be a temporary fishing ban implemented in the Tua Kor area of the Gulf of Thailand. The decision was made as a direct result of the substantial rise in the amount of fish caught for commercial purposes in the area. The amount of fish that was caught each day in 2022 averaged out to…

  • Phuket NewsBan on fishing in Andaman Sea begins April 1

    Ban on fishing in Andaman Sea begins April 1

    It’s that time of year again when the oceans need a break from humans in order to recover and regrow. Along the Andaman sea, fishing restrictions will be implemented for a three-month period from April 1 to June 30. The restrictions will cover the coastline of four provinces on the Andaman in an effort to allow fish stocks to recover.…

  • Thailand NewsSevered crocodile head crocs up in eastern Thailand

    Severed crocodile head crocs up in eastern Thailand

    A fisherman made a jaw-dropping discovery on Friday when he found a crocodile head at the Bang Phra reservoir in Si Racha district, Chon Buri province, eastern Thailand. The fisherman posted a photo of the bodyless croc in the Facebook group ‘Bang Phra Reservoir Fishing Club’ with the caption… “It was bitten by a local god? Or, how else did…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket fishing crew rescued after almost one month at sea

    Phuket fishing crew rescued after almost one month at sea

    A Phuket fishing crew survived for nearly one month at sea after their boat, the Soi Sakul Petch, suffered engine failure a week after it departed from the island in southern Thailand on January 19. The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) launched a huge search operation after losing contact with the boat, combining marine and air searches, and reached out to…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket fishing crew missing since last month

    Phuket fishing crew missing since last month

    Crew members of a fishing boat in Phuket have been missing since last month. The boat, named Soi Sakun Petch, was captained by Roong Luekamwong and had three other crew members on board, including one Thai national and two Myanmar nationals. According to the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, the boat had set out to fish in the Southwest…

  • Thailand NewsUnderwater utopia being created out of decommissioned oil rigs

    Underwater utopia being created out of decommissioned oil rigs

    An Aquaman-type underwater utopia is being developed near Koh Pha Ngan island in Surat Thani province, out of redundant oil and gas rigs. Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment department revealed plans are well underway to utilise decommissioned oil rigs to develop a new diving destination for tourists located around 7.5 nautical miles north east of Koh Pha Ngan island. The…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Foreigner in Thai spirit house ‘misunderstanding’

    Thailand News Update | Foreigner in Thai spirit house ‘misunderstanding’

    Police arrested 7 people in 3 provinces across Thailand for allegedly supplying forced labour on fishing boats. This news comes after 3 Thai workers were repatriated from Malaysia in September last year, after being forced to work on a fishing boat, without oversight from authorities. The 7 arrested were captured in raids in Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, and Chanthaburi provinces. They…

  • Crime NewsUPDATE: Corpse found floating in Gulf of Thailand

    UPDATE: Corpse found floating in Gulf of Thailand

    UPDATE: A man has confessed to the murder of 23 year old Chalermchai Siang, whose body was found floating on the surface of the ocean 500 metres away from the shore in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province on Monday. Three rocks had been attached to Chalermchai’s body in an attempt to weigh it down and his wrists and ankles had been…

  • Crime NewsCorpse found floating in Gulf of Thailand

    Corpse found floating in Gulf of Thailand

    Fishermen discovered the body of a man floating on the surface of the sea around 500 metres away from the coast in Nakhon Si Thammarat province in southern Thailand yesterday. The man’s wrists and ankles had been tied up with ropes and weighed down with rocks. His identity remains unknown. The swollen corpse of a man, around 165 centimetres tall…

  • World NewsThailand’s Navy intercepts one of three Vietnamese fishing boats in Gulf

    Thailand’s Navy intercepts one of three Vietnamese fishing boats in Gulf

    Yesterday, Thailand’s navy intercepted one of three Vietnamese fishing boats seen in the Gulf of Thailand on Tuesday night. The navy first tried firing warning shots at three ships. The ships ignored the warning and fled. The navy managed to catch one of the ships yesterday, and arrested five people for illegally fishing in Thai waters. The five face charges…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket’s tuna industry falling behind, Phuket VP calls to train fishermen

    Phuket’s tuna industry falling behind, Phuket VP calls to train fishermen

    In a meeting yesterday, Phuket’s Vice Governor Pichet said the provincial government wants fishermen to develop stronger skills with tuna and tuna fishing practices. He said strict fishing laws have already lowered the number of tuna caught in the province. Another issue is that Thailand doesn’t have proper tuna fishing boats. VP Pichet said amendments to current laws on which…

  • Thailand NewsThai officials warn prisons over forced fishing net labour

    Thai officials warn prisons over forced fishing net labour

    Following a December investigation by Thomson Reuters Foundation about abuse of Thai prisoners forced to make fishing nets, officials are warning prisons. The investigation found that prison guards beat prisoners who didn’t meet certain targets, and disallowed them to shower. Prisoners were also not paid minimum wage, and sometimes not paid at all. In February, 31 Thai and international rights…

  • Thailand NewsFisheries Department will temporarily halt gulf fishing for marine breeding season

    Fisheries Department will temporarily halt gulf fishing for marine breeding season

    The deputy director-general of the Fisheries Department announced yesterday that in coming months, four areas of the gulf will be closed to fishermen for marine breeding season. From February 15 to May 15, waters near the coasts of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani will close. From May 16 to June 14, the foot of Khao Ta Mong Lai…

  • World News45 Thais working in Malaysia deported to Songkhla

    45 Thais working in Malaysia deported to Songkhla

    45 Thais that were working in Malaysia have been arrested for illegal entry. Following their arrests, they were deported back to Thailand. 1 of the workers had Covid. The Thai citizens returned earlier this week to the southern Thai province of Songkhla, which borders Malaysia. Most of the returned citizens are now in quarantine at the Siam Thana Hotel until…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Vaccine schedule for Thailand and new train hub | February 4

    Thailand News Today | Vaccine schedule for Thailand and new train hub | February 4

    While there’s no exact date on the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines, Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is assuring the public that the first order of the AstraZeneca vaccine will arrive this month, despite the E’s restrictions on Covid-19 vaccine exports at the moment. The National Vaccine Institute is working on getting the first shipment by the end pf February, according to…