Mr Santichai raises Nile tilapia in Betong, Yala province. But Mr Santichai has seen a glimmer of hope after deciding to raise tilapia nil (Nile tilapia) on two rai in 2007. Mr Santichai also plans to join a group of tilapia farmers in Betong who will export frozen fillets to the Middle East starting next year. The farmer group also wants to raise the size of tilapia to 6-8kg per fish from 3-4kg now. The bigger size will fetch a higher income for farmers, Mr Chanathan says.

Source: Bangkok Post September 09, 2018 23:15 UTC