Bangkok, May 25 - The Department of Fisheries organizes the "Fisherman Shop Festival", raising an army of fishing products across the country to invade the Or Tor Kor market, guaranteeing quality with the symbol. "Green Flag Fisheries" joins in shopping, tasting and viewing together on 25-27 May.

Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Presided over the opening ceremony of the Fisherman Shop Festival at the Recreation Zone, Farmers Market Organization or Or Tor Kor. Department of Fisheries has raised an army of products and fishery products from farmers and fishermen across the country, more than 30 shops, which guarantee the quality with the seal. The Green Flag Fisheries symbol is sold for consumers to shop, taste, and see to their heart's content.

Mr. Chalermchai Suwanarak, Director-General of the Department of Fisheries, said that the establishment of the Fisherman Shop can now expand more than 121 branches covering all provinces across the country. generated income for farmers and fishermen across the country up to 90 million baht, resulting in the fishermen and farmers live well There is a distribution of income to local fishing community organizations. The community is strong and sustainable.

for this event The Department of Fisheries is committed to continually improving the efficiency of distribution of products and products to fishermen farmers. To promote the Fisherman Shop to be more widely known to consumers. and encourage the selection of quality fish products and products through the green flag fisheries logo that guarantee freshness, cleanliness, standards, safety and care for the environment It also stimulates the economy at the grassroots level to be strong. have long-term career stability At the event, more than 30 shops from all regions of the country were selected to participate in the booths, bringing more than 500 items of products and fishery products that were the provincial specialties for Bangkokians to contribute, such as fish. Kulao Khem Tak Bai, Narathiwat Province Songkhla sea bass products Sun-dried snakehead fish, Singburi province Fresh frozen white shrimp, Nakhon Pathom Province Smoked grilled fish, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Crispy Gourami Fish Samut Prakan Province Sweet and salty boiled seafood nuanchan fish, Rayong province Real Shrimp Paste, Samut Sakhon Province Fermented Fish Sauce Phichit Province and many other products such as fish crackers, chili paste, crispy squid, tilapia chops, frozen aquatic products, etc.

At the opening ceremony, there was also a food cooking competition from the Fisherman Shop's products, a menu of Sour Snapper Fish Curry with Sam Nam Yod Coconut, between the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries and "Chef Jaguar" Teeravee Disayachaiphong, nicknamed Kaeng Roi Lan. For those who are interested to participate in the tasting as well.

Director General Department of Fisheries Said at the end that The Department of Fisheries invites all citizens, farmers and interested parties to support and shop! Quality fishery products. Taste! Various processed fishery products and watch! Lots of activities on stage Between May 25-27, 2023 at the Recreation Zone, Farmers Market Organization or Or Tor Tor Kor from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ask for more information at Aquaculture Industry Technology Research and Development Division, Department of Fisheries Tel. 0 2579 4528 or https://www.facebook.com/BangKhen2565.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency