Bangkok: Turn a crisis into an opportunity. During strong waves the boat must be stopped. Local fishermen of Kao Seng community, Songkhla province, turn to casting nets to catch mullet. They are abundant along the coast, and the price is as high as 350-400 baht per kilogram.

In Songkhla Province, during this period we are faced with rain and strong wind waves at sea. This caused local fishermen in the coastal areas of 6 districts of Songkhla Province, from Ranot District, Sathing Phra District, Singhanakhon District, Chana District, Thepha District, and Mueang Songkhla District, to temporarily stop sailing. From crisis turned to opportunity Because of the local fishermen in the Kao Seng community which is the old and original sea gypsy community of Songkhla city They brought nets to cast and catch mullet. Samila beach cove area By standing lined up in one spot. Along the beach His eyes were fixed on a school of mullet swimming along with the waves crashing onto the shore. With skill and expertise which the g
eneral public may not be able to see But the sea gypsy people didn’t miss it. When they see a school of mullet approaching, they immediately run and cast a net in front of the school of fish. This is because mullets are agile and swim fast. So you have to cast your net quickly.

Mr. Royee, 33 years old, one of the local fishermen from the Kao Seng community, said he came to cast a net to catch mullet. Samila Beach area during this period because boats cannot be taken out to catch fish. Because of the strong waves causing the boat to be stopped and brought a net to cast to catch fish To earn money to support the family Because there are a lot of fish here.

As for the price of large mullet, 350-400 baht per kg. and small ones, 200-250 baht per kg., it is a very good price. Each day, local fishermen who come to cast nets will catch at least 1 kilogram of mullet, providing extra income during the time they have to take time off from sailing

Source: Thai News Agency