A Siamese fighting fish in the colours of the Thai flag has been bought for 53,500 baht (£1,200) at an online auction. The fish, which has blue, red and white horizontal stripes, is believed to have sold for more than double the previous record for the species. Photos of it went viral after Kachen Worachai, 40, who breeds Siamese fighting fish, or Betta, as a hobby, posted them on a private auction group on Facebook. The previous record price, 23,500 baht, was for a half-moon Betta, he said. “So many people have tried to breed the Thai flag colours.

Source: The Guardian November 17, 2016 10:23 UTC