Tourism in the Chaophraya River while feeding Catfish

Catfish is believed to be the fish that bring luck and life

Traveled to Thailand always imagined building a great temple or shrine, beaches and culinary, but Thailand also offers other different things, such as when you are in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, the main river in the country with a length of about 372 kilometers.

Of course you will soon realize when boating or using a motor boat crosses the river. An interesting local trust value, when we asked for Catfish (Patin fish) feed, fish are believed to bring good fortune and kindness.

Catfish are free to breed and no one dared to exploit, and community feeding, even tourist boat carrying tourists across the Chao Phraya River, offers the usual pack of bread to the fish food.


As delivered by a local tour guide, Thais indeed considers sacred Catfish as the fish that bring luck and life.

Local cultural wealth of society in Thailand, then became so interesting, when you visit this country, package tour boat on the Chao Phraya River to be special, tourists are invited to tour down the river with a view of the buildings around the city of Bangkok.

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(Source A Faizal - Kompas Travel /Images N Devi, Puji T Hadi)