Phinantha Porncharoen
sells her home-grown plants at the Klongthom Market.
Vittaya Yoondorn
Area fishermen impacted by winter’s rough seas and
blustery winds are learning to harvest the land as well in order to make
ends meet.
Throughout fishing villages in Naklua, Nongprue and
Banglamung, small private groves of ornamental trees and plants have
sprouted, giving residents not only a way to grow their own food, but
generate income from agriculture.
Hand made pottery is a big
seller in the market.
Phinantha Porncharoen, 52, sells home-grown plants at
the Klongthom Market. The trees are popular this time of year, she said,
as people like to decorate them for the holidays. She said she is
generating 20,000-30,000 baht a month selling trees costing 35-150 baht
each.
Old men of the sea, fishermen are also raising fish
on land to sell. Their carp, goldfish and clownfish sell for 10-20 baht
each with larger fish selling for more.
Still others are hawking home-made pottery for use
with potted plants or vases. Decorated with Thai designs, they can be
sold at local markets for 40-90 baht each.
All the products are available at local markets such
as Klongthom, on Sukhumvit Road next to Mini Siam every Friday and the
weekends from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
As fishermen hang out
their nets to dry, they turn to other ways to make a living.
All these products are
available at local markets such as Klongthom, on Sukhumvit Road next to
Mini Siam every Friday and the weekends from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
