Creative Tourism: Salted Threadfins in Tak Bai, Narathiwat

Creative Tourism: Salted Threadfins in Tak Bai, Narathiwat

       When talking about threadfins, a special type of fish, Thai people think of Tak Bai in Narathiwat. It is known as the “king of salted fish.” But don’t worry – salted threadfins are not too salty; the texture is fluffy and crumbly; and the smell is unique. Nowadays, the cost of the Tak Bai salted threadfins is very high – 1,500 baht per kilo, because of the complexity of the process, including a secret recipe of each shop, which has been carefully inherited from generation to generation.

       Chontara Singhe Temple, in Jaehae Subdistrict of Tak Bai District, is another location on the local tourist route and also one of the six community models in three bordering provinces in the south. 

     When you visit this community, you will experience the charm of the land of Thai-Malay, see wall paintings at Chontara Singhe Temple, which is a well-respected temple of the city, see the characteristic, local southern architecture, take a walk along Tak Bai River and the Koi Roi Pee (waiting 100 years) Bridge. More importantly, you will get to experience the way of life of local fishermen and learn the process of making salted fish from the original recipe, too.

     Moreover, there are many kinds of local foods for you to try and many local products to buy, such as the famous salted threadfins. For those who are interested in spending some time there, contact Chontara Singhe Temple Tourism Community.

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