Giant catfish weighing more than 10 kg in the sanctuary.

Chiang Mai, Wat Phaya Chompoo, Chiang Mai Province, raises tens of thousands of catfish. Some of them are large, weighing up to 10 kg. The temple has designated them as a sanctuary, do not touch them. Catfish that are raised In Lam Mueang Phaya Kham In front of Phaya Chomphu Temple, Chomphu Subdistrict, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province Villagers who sell things in front of the temple said that Catfish are released in front of Wat Phaya Chompoo since 1998 until now, more than 25 years, causing catfish to multiply and number tens of thousands of them. By giving food pellets that the temple sells, 10 baht per bag, as food for the fish. Or there are kind-hearted villagers Buy food and pour it into sacks. Catfish will fight for food until it makes a loud noise. Mr. Manat, 70 years old, a lottery seller next to a catfish pond, said that the water in Lam Mueang Phaya Kham which is drained from the Ping River Mueang District Come along the mine shaft. Until arriving in front of Wat Phaya Chompoo A weir has be en made. Area in front of the temple Until it became a fish farm Give fish a place to live and a sanctuary. Do not catch aquatic animals make the fish bigger And there are many sizes. Some are large. Expected to weigh more than 10 kilograms or more than a newborn baby. If feeding fish, it should be thrown into the pond. You should not hold your hand close to the fish to eat. It may be dangerous. Source: Thai News Agency