The gentle hum of activity at the Padang Yo checkpoint in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat, was far from routine on June 28th, when officials from the Department of Fisheries, in an impressive collaboration with several agencies, took decisive action against an illegal influx of white sea bass. Picture this: 157 foam boxes meticulously packed, nearly bursting at the seams with 7,536 kilograms of fish, which, if they could talk, would lament their uninvited journey valuing around 600,000 baht. The scene was reminiscent of a Hollywood drama, where the protagonist, in this case, the vigilant Director-General Bancha Sukkhaew, executes a masterful sting to protect the nation’s aquatic treasures. Under the vigilant guidance of Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Akara Phromphao’s policies, this operation was more than just about fish—it was a shield protecting Thailand’s economy, and the well-being of its consumers. With an acumen as sharp as the teeth of the…
