Chao Khun Chang, an ornamental Procambarus Clarkii Ghost crayfish with rare colours, was sold for a record 1 million baht on Tuesday. (Facebook photos/Kanokphum Siriwat)Crayfish sets price record after seafood restaurant owner becomes obsessed with unique colouring & bids 100,000, 500,000 & finally 1 million for it. The restaurant owner had offered to buy the crayfish twice over the past three months offered first 100,000 baht and then 500,000 baht. He decided to sell it after Mr Prathan, who is a crayfish lover, proposed 1 million baht before the Chinese Lunar New Year. The prices of ornamental crayfish usually start at 100 baht each and the maximum prices were 100,000 or 200,000 baht.

Source: Bangkok Post February 01, 2017 06:17 UTC