Yet another Phuket restaurant has been caught selling a protected fish, this time a stonefish, which is known as the most venomous fish in the world.
Yesterday, officials from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Phuket Office received a tip-off that the restaurant, located in Rawai sub-district in Phuket’s main city district, was selling protected marine animals.
Officials seized a stonefish from the restaurant, and arrested the owner, The Phuket Express reported. He was brought to Phuket City Police Station for further legal steps. The DCMR withheld the name of the restaurant pending further legal action.
Stonefish are known as the most venomous fish in the world, and their venom is released when pressure is applied to their spines. The stonefish venom is excruciatingly painful and if left…
