Samut Songkhram – Good things once a year End of rainy season, beginning of winter Samut Songkhram villagers carry swings and head torches and go out on boats to scoop up "pan crabs" at a good price of 250 baht per kg. Females with eggs are even more expensive at 300 baht per kg.

“Pu Paen” or leaf crab at the end of the rainy season and beginning of winter like this, villagers in Ban Prok Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram Province They sailed along the various canals. Complete with swing and headlamp Let's go out and help each other use the swing to scoop up crabs that float along with the current. and clings to water hyacinths/twigs To breed and lay eggs, which will be eaten only once a year. Around October Until December They are most commonly found during this period. Crabs sell for as much as 250 baht per kilogram. If they are females with eggs, they are more expensive. The price is up to 300 baht per kilogram, creating good income for villagers in the area.

Villagers say that they usually have a job diving to catch shrimp. But during this time, I turned to scooping crab sticks instead. Crabs can be used to make a variety of dishes, including simmering crabs, pickling them in fish sauce, or using them in fresh salads. Each night, they go out and catch about 3-4 kilograms of crabs, earning more than 1,000 baht. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency