The Siamese fighting fish, or 'pla gud' is listed as a national aquatic animal. The Siamese fighting fish, or pla gud, has been formally recognised as the national aquatic animal by the National Identity Committee (NIC), according to the Prime Minister's Office Minister, Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana. The pla gud was given the formal recognition at the NIC meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam Thursday. The listing of the pla gud was recommended by the Fisheries Department and the Agriculture Ministry. This pla gud won international honours for the piscine version of 'best costume'.

Source: Bangkok Post December 20, 2018 21:45 UTC