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Fisheries Inspects Pattaya After Black Chin Tilapia Sighting, Urges Public Help

Fisheries Inspects Pattaya After Black Chin Tilapia Sighting, Urges Public Help

Matichon•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Fisheries officials are investigating the appearance of black chin tilapia along Pattaya's coast after local fishermen reported sightings and catches, advising the public on how to handle the invasive species.

  • •Fisheries Department is investigating black chin tilapia found near Pattaya beach and Na Kluea fishing pier.
  • •Local fishermen reported observing and catching large numbers of the fish two days prior to the inspection.
  • •Officials are advising the public to consume or process the fish if caught, but destroy small ones to prevent further spread.

Overview

  • •On May 14, 2026, Fisheries Officer Mayuree Na Phatthalung inspected the Na Kluea fishing pier and Pattaya beach due to reports of black chin tilapia.
  • •Fisheries officials are investigating the appearance of black chin tilapia in the waters of Pattaya.
  • •Black chin tilapia are an invasive species capable of living in brackish coastal waters.
  • •The arrival of freshwater during the rainy season may contribute to the spread of the fish.
  • •Mayuree Na Phatthalung stated that if black chin tilapia are caught, people can eat them, but small ones should be destroyed.
  • •Mayuree Na Phatthalung warned against releasing small black chin tilapia back into the sea to control their spread.
  • •Information was initially received through social media and local fisherman reports.
  • •A local fisherman reported catching a large number of black chin tilapia two days before the official inspection.

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Key Quotes

Local Fisherman
"I've fished around here for over 10 years, but two days ago, when I went fishing as usual, I found many schools of black chin tilapia swimming in the sea, so I cast a net and caught a large number."
หาปลาแถวนี้ นานกว่า 10 ปีแล้ว แต่เมื่อ 2 วันที่ผ่านมา ได้ออกมาตกปลาตามปกติ พบปลาหมอคางดำเป็นฝูง หลายฝูงว่ายอยู่ในทะเล จึงได้เอาแหมาหว่านได้ปลาหมอคางดำจำนวนมาก
Mayuree Na Phatthalung
"If black chin tilapia are found or caught, they can be cooked or processed for consumption as they are edible, but if small fish are found and not utilized, they should be destroyed immediately."
หากพบหรือจับปลาหมอคางดำ สามารถนำมาประกอบอาหารหรือแปรรูปเพื่อบริโภคได้ เนื่องจากสามารถรับประทานได้ตามปกติ แต่หากพบเป็นปลาขนาดเล็กและไม่นำไปใช้ประโยชน์ ขอให้ทำลายทันที

Key Entities

Place

Pattaya Beach(ชายหาดพัทยา)ℹ️
A coastal area in Pattaya where black chin tilapia were observed.
Na Kluea Fishing Pier(สะพานปลานาเกลือ)
A fishing pier in Na Kluea where black chin tilapia were reported.
Bang Lamung Canal Mouth(ปากคลองบางละมุง)
A location previously reported to have black chin tilapia.

Person

Mayuree Na Phatthalung(นางมยุรี ณ พัทลุง)
The District Fisheries Officer of Bang Lamung who inspected the area.

Organization

Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office(สำนักงานประมงจังหวัดชลบุรี)
The provincial fisheries authority coordinating the investigation.
Bang Lamung District Fisheries(ประมงอำเภอบางละมุง)
The local fisheries department responsible for the Bang Lamung area.