CITES certifies Thailand’s 29th freshwater crocodile farm.

Bangkok, The Director-General of the Department of Fisheries revealed that CITES registered the 29th Thai freshwater crocodile farm to be registered, with crocodile products generating over 7,000 million baht in export revenue per year. In addition, registration of the breeding farm is permitted. Breeding and exporting Thai giant catfish - giant catfish to Thailand, the first country in the world. It is an expansion of trade opportunities in foreign markets. Mr. Bancha Sukkaew, Deputy Director-General of the Fisheries Department Acting Director-General of the Fisheries Department revealed that The Secretariat of the Member States of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) considers granting permission to register breeding sites for international trade of the species of freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis). To the Fluke and Fern Crocodile Farm of Mrs. Jareeporn Chotirat, Prachinburi Province This is a breeding farm that complies with the convention's requirements. and is a fully integrated farm It also creates jobs and careers in the area. Creates circular economic income in the community It is the 29th farm to receive registration permission. The freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) is a CITES listed 1 aquatic animal, which is considered endangered and prohibited from commercial trade. But the convention has stipulations that If aquatic animals can be bred and propagated in captivity, and has been registered with the CITES Secretariat to be able to conduct international trade. In the past, the Fisheries Department has tried to promote and develop the potential of Thai farmers in breeding freshwater crocodiles. This is because the crocodile trade business abroad is growing and is in demand among consumers. It has been classified as an aquatic animal that has economic value in all parts of its organs, such as blood, flesh, skin, bones, fat, since 1993. In addition, it is the first time that the CITES Secretariat has registered breeding facilities for international trade for giant catfish and giant catfish, Thailand is the first country in the world. The Thai Yisok fish and giant catfish are also among the aquatic animals that are at the end of the CITES Convention on List 1. The CITES Secretariat considers Thailand to be a country with great potential for breeding or breeding and is in demand in the international market. There are 6 locations: 1. Loei Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center 2. Kanchanaburi Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center 3. Udon Thani Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center 4. Nong Khai Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center 5. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center 6. Ratchaburi Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center Thailand has been a member of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) since 1983. Thailand has given importance to conservation and commercial wildl ife trade. Under the terms of the CITES Convention, helping to strengthen the economy. Through the international trade control mechanism, sustainable use is achieved. This is considered an important goal in becoming a member of the said convention. Especially supporting the legal breeding of wild animals into potential economic animals. The Fisheries Department has a policy to encourage farmers to be able to breed more of these aquatic animals and to support those who are interested in finding ways to create further income. In 2024, it will help encourage those who wish to do so. International trade in aquatic species included in CITES List 1 will increase further, which will have a positive effect on Thai entrepreneurs and the Thai aquatic animal export business sector in the future. Source: Thai News Agency