snoop1130 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Banglamung district's charming beaches of Naklua and Krating Lai are currently abuzz with the historic practice of Venus clam harvesting. A riveting sight unfolds daily as locals, spanning diverse ages and genders, embark on their quest to harvest the prized Venus clams off the shore amidst the ebbing tide. Encompassing over 60 to 100 community members daily, these shores are transformed into a lively tableau of tradition steeped in dedication and resilience, where each clam harvester is armed with perseverance, efficient tools and capacious baskets. The harvested clams, a cherished addition to local cuisine, fetch up to 35 baht per kilogramme and come in bountiful abundance just beneath the sandy surface. Among the harvesting crowd stands Nid Suksan, a 56-year-old beacon of dedication who manages to hoard an impressive 30 to 40 kilogrammes of clams daily, starting her harvest at the breaking of dawn. To Nid, and many others like her, clam harvesting is a practice deeply entrenched in their lifestyle, transcending its economic significance to symbolise their seashore community's resilience and resourcefulness. In the words of one local harvester, "Beyond its economic value, clam harvesting epitomises the resilience and resourcefulness of coastal communities. It’s a harmonious blend of tradition and sustainability, strengthening the bonds between humans and the coastal environment." Through the continuation of this age-old tradition, locals are not only sustaining their economy but also preserving an integral part of their cultural identity. By doing so, they are building a sustainable future grounded in history, fostering a symbiotic relationship with their coastal environment, with mutual benefits blooming alongside the rhythm of the tides. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google -- 2024-05-15 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Love Hoi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted May 15 Popular Post Share Posted May 15 (edited) 30 minutes ago, PoorSucker said: Love Hoi So do I but the verbal diarrhoea that we have to trawl through to get any facts makes we want to throw up. As for the next quote, it has to be a lie. 43 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: In the words of one local harvester, "Beyond its economic value, clam harvesting epitomises the resilience and resourcefulness of coastal communities. It’s a harmonious blend of tradition and sustainability, strengthening the bonds between humans and the coastal environment." Edited May 15 by Tropicalevo 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 3 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Banglamung district's charming beaches of Naklua and Krating La Charming?? Last time I visited Naklua, they were dirty like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted May 15 Popular Post Share Posted May 15 Do they push the empty food packets, bottles and cans and water bottles to one side and find them hidden beneath? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 16 Popular Post Share Posted May 16 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Banglamung district's charming beaches of Naklua and Krating Lai are currently abuzz with the historic practice of Venus clam harvesting. Nah I better not. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted May 16 Popular Post Share Posted May 16 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: In the words of one local harvester, "Beyond its economic value, clam harvesting epitomises the resilience and resourcefulness of coastal communities. It’s a harmonious blend of tradition and sustainability, strengthening the bonds between humans and the coastal environment." Despite the quotation marks, this does NOT sound like the words of a local harvester! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Among the harvesting crowd stands Nid Suksan, a 56-year-old beacon of dedication who manages to hoard an impressive 30 to 40 kilogrammes of clams daily, Soon , there will be none left ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjintx Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 12 hours ago, Gottfrid said: Charming?? Last time I visited Naklua, they were dirty like hell. Asking for a friend, under Thai defamation laws, can a beach sue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 minute ago, tjintx said: Asking for a friend, under Thai defamation laws, can a beach sue? I am quite sure City Hall could pick up that mantle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportRider Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 This flowery AI generated content totally disengages me. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Banglamung district's charming beaches of Naklua and Krating Lai are currently abuzz with the historic practice of Venus clam harvesting. A riveting sight unfolds daily as locals, spanning diverse ages and genders, embark on their quest to harvest the prized Venus clams off the shore amidst the ebbing tide. Encompassing over 60 to 100 community members daily, these shores are transformed into a lively tableau of tradition steeped in dedication and resilience, where each clam harvester is armed with perseverance, efficient tools and capacious baskets. The harvested clams, a cherished addition to local cuisine, fetch up to 35 baht per kilogramme and come in bountiful abundance just beneath the sandy surface. Among the harvesting crowd stands Nid Suksan, a 56-year-old beacon of dedication who manages to hoard an impressive 30 to 40 kilogrammes of clams daily, starting her harvest at the breaking of dawn. To Nid, and many others like her, clam harvesting is a practice deeply entrenched in their lifestyle, transcending its economic significance to symbolise their seashore community's resilience and resourcefulness. In the words of one local harvester, "Beyond its economic value, clam harvesting epitomises the resilience and resourcefulness of coastal communities. It’s a harmonious blend of tradition and sustainability, strengthening the bonds between humans and the coastal environment." Through the continuation of this age-old tradition, locals are not only sustaining their economy but also preserving an integral part of their cultural identity. By doing so, they are building a sustainable future grounded in history, fostering a symbiotic relationship with their coastal environment, with mutual benefits blooming alongside the rhythm of the tides. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google -- 2024-05-15 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe On the weekends here in the South loads of people are to be seen, harvesting/raking shells whatever size and colour. I'm not sure if they destroy the population. 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: Do they push the empty food packets, bottles and cans and water bottles to one side and find them hidden beneath? Yup, I wouldn't want to eat clams that came from within 500 miles of Pattaya. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, tjintx said: Asking for a friend, under Thai defamation laws, can a beach sue? Ain´t defamation if it´s true. I have photos. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, SportRider said: This flowery AI generated content totally disengages me. Sad. Am I alone in seriously considering cancellation of my AN subscription? Enough of this garbage, both sides of the dialogues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 2 hours ago, Gottfrid said: Ain´t defamation if it´s true. I don't think you understand the defamation laws in Thailand. They don't give a hoot if what you said is true or not. If it harms the reputation of defamed party, you are in serious sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 38 minutes ago, CanadaSam said: I don't think you understand the defamation laws in Thailand. They don't give a hoot if what you said is true or not. If it harms the reputation of defamed party, you are in serious sh*t. No, you do not understand them, and as all others believing in you hocus pocus are <deleted> scared of your own shadow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 22 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A riveting sight unfolds daily as locals, spanning diverse ages and genders, embark on their quest to harvest the prized Venus clams off the shore amidst the ebbing tide. This clam harvesting must be popular with the LGBTQWERTY community... lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 On 5/15/2024 at 5:23 AM, Tropicalevo said: So do I but the verbal diarrhoea that we have to trawl through to get any facts makes we want to throw up. As for the next quote, it has to be a lie. Oh I'm 100% certain that some clam digger uttered these exact words.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 As a non handsome man i have not had any luck at harvesting clams in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 On 5/15/2024 at 4:40 PM, snoop1130 said: . A riveting sight unfolds daily as locals, spanning diverse ages and genders, Diverse Genders ? seriously? ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 5/16/2024 at 8:15 AM, tjintx said: Asking for a friend, under Thai defamation laws, can a beach sue? No, but Sue can beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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