Locals in Tak Bai, in Thailand’s South, leave their threadfin fish to dry under the sun. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee)

 

Around Asia, salted fish has earned the moniker “poor man’s food.” That’s because its extreme saltiness enhances the flavour of simple rice-based meals and also means there’s enough for everyone in the family.

 

However, the salted threadfin of Tak Bai in Thailand’s Narathiwat province is not your average salted fish. One fine threadfin can cost you Bt1,600 (USD 41) per kilogram, while salted king mackerel costs around Bt350.

 

“Tak Bai salted threadfin is a real delicacy, and it makes a perfect present,” says a Tak Bai fishmonger. “However, because of the high price, many people tend to buy it to please someone special rather than to satisfy themselves.”

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/no-place-says-salted-fish-like-tak-bai/

 

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Could a mod edit the title? Maybe "No place sells..." rather than "No place says...".

3 minutes ago, bradiston said:

Could a mod edit the title? Maybe "No place sells..." rather than "No place says...".

 

That's the way Thai PBS World wrote it:

 

 

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15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Tak Bai salted threadfin is a real delicacy, and it makes a perfect present,” says a Tak Bai fishmonger. “However, because of the high price, many people tend to buy it to please someone special rather than to satisfy themselves.”

Rip-off Thailand... 1,600 baht for a salty fish..

No place says salted fish like Tak B

I'm amazed that a dead andcsalted fish would have an opinion.