Thailand's Freshwater Industry
A Key Source of Premium Freshwater Fish
Major river systems such as the Mekong River and the Chao Phraya River provide ideal habitats for species such as snakehead, tilapia, and Mekong catfish. Thailand is also known for remarkable freshwater species including the Giant Siamese Carp, Giant Freshwater Stingray, and the Mekong Giant Catfish — one of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
Supported by a well-established fisheries industry and modern processing technologies, Thailand has become an important source of high-quality freshwater fish products for buyers around the globe.