webfact Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Siamese fighting fish set to become national emblem By The Nation File photo: Siamese fighting fish The Siamese fighting fish is set become Thailand’s national marine animal, once approved by the Cabinet, PM’s Office Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana said yesterday. He was speaking as deputy chairman of the National Identity Committee, which yesterday backed a proposal of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry’s Fishery Department that the world-famous colourful fish become a national emblem. Suwaphan said department representatives and academics had presented information on the proposal at the meeting, chaired by the committee’s chief Deputy Prime Ministr Wissanu Krea-Ngam. “Our culture and history offer proof that the Siamese fighting fish has existed in Thai history, literature and records for a long time,” he added. The information also showed that the source of the fighting fish is the Chao Phraya River, Suwaphan said, adding that the fish’s name also justified forwarding the proposal to Cabinet. The idea was first put forward last year by director general of the Fishery Department Adisorn Promthep, who said the recognition would help preserve Siamese fighting fish in Thailand. The fish is mentioned in records dating back to the Ayutthaya period. Historically it was bred for sports but nowadays most people raise the fish as a hobby. Growing trade in Siamese fighting fish generates about Bt1 billion per year globally, with that figure projected to reach Bt3 billion in the next few years. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30360859 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-12-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 I have never seen them fight. Do they fight one on one? 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 20 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said: I have never seen them fight. Do they fight one on one? If you want 'one' put 'two' in one bowl. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 38 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said: I have never seen them fight. Do they fight one on one? In contrast to humans here, yes they do. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 so long as it is a 'fair' fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lungstib Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 Perfect. The choice of a senseless creature that fights solely for territorial and breeding rights is the perfect choice for Thailand and its male dominated society. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 Can I put forward a nomination of the ostrich as Thailand's non-marine national animal. For obvious reasons.... 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: The Siamese fighting fish is set become Thailand’s national marine animal.... It beat the polybag and styrofoam by a narrow margin, I guess. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Darcula said: It beat the polybag and styrofoam by a narrow margin, I guess. but, these would be better to re-float the economy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) Oh, I thought it would be the dog, it would be the obvious choice. They love them so much, They feed them every day, so they can make more the same. its lucky to feed the wild dogs, maybe you will win the lottery for your good deed. Edited December 21, 2018 by stanleycoin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Phuketshrew said: I have never seen them fight. Do they fight one on one? They don't fair, and just like their countrymen they gang up on you with a half a dozen of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Okay...it will be come the Thai "marine" animal, right?! Ahem... ma·rine /məˈrēn/ adjective 1. of, found in, or produced by the sea. "marine plants" synonyms: seawater, sea, saltwater, oceanic; More 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Blimey me, I really had hoped the plastic bag would become Thailand's national emblem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrTuner Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 Good symbol. Put two of them in a bowl and they'll start killing each other right away. Very Thai. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 47 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: Blimey me, I really had hoped the plastic bag would become Thailand's national emblem. Clearly more of a "marine" animal, then the fish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cadbury Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) A tadpole might be more appropriate as it could turn into a lucky frog and be kissed by someone very important. Edited December 21, 2018 by Cadbury 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Phuketshrew said: I have never seen them fight. Do they fight one on one? Being indigenous, they prefer fighting 10 on 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Very good choice, They could of gone with the fighting Kathoey's heels at the ready. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 The biggest ok thing the junta can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, nev said: Very good choice, They could of gone with the fighting Kathoey's heels at the ready. Pattaya beach road special. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 How about petitioning UNESCO to recognise fishtanks as cultural heritage sites? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Good choice! They don't criticise the junta, don't feel deprived by elites, are not corrupt, need no education, and just fight each other in their bowl as long as they were fed with crumbs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Cadbury said: A tadpole might be more appropriate as it could turn into a lucky frog and be kissed by someone very important. GOOD ONE !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I think it should be the national emblem. It epitomizes Thailand in every way. Either that or a bottle of Song Bat Hah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 3 hours ago, DrTuner said: Good symbol. Put two of them in a bowl and they'll start killing each other right away. Very Thai. As long as they are females in the fishbowl, you should be OK.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted December 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2018 Firstly, to be correct , the Siamese Fighting Fish is NOT a Marine creature. They are a Freshwater species that has a laberenth system which allows it to breath oxygen whilst out of the Water. This allows them to breath while in stagnent and de-oxygenated water such as polluted Klong. A very apt choice as a National Symbol ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 OMG. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 New flag time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 10 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: Blimey me, I really had hoped the plastic bag would become Thailand's national emblem. would become - it already is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prissana Pescud Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 12 hours ago, DM07 said: Okay...it will be come the Thai "marine" animal, right?! Ahem... ma·rine /məˈrēn/ adjective 1. of, found in, or produced by the sea. "marine plants" synonyms: seawater, sea, saltwater, oceanic; More not one mention of marine. Chao Phraya river was only mentioned in the announcement. The male Siamese fighting fish only fights for territorial and breeding rights. And male to male will often fight to the death. Cruel people put a mirror in front of a male. I see these beautiful fish placed in tiny containers for sale in my rural village. It seems cruel but apparently fish have an attention rate of about 2 seconds. Perhaps I will create a great pond for a Siamese fighting fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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