Amazing Samran Beach. Tourists flock to see the army of millions of colorful soldier crabs going out to eat after the tide recedes, a distance of 3-4 kilometers along the beach, Hat Samran District, Trang Province.
Samran Beach, Hat Samran District, Trang Province, during this time there are tourists and villagers both inside and outside the area. They took their children to see the millions of soldier crabs. that come out to feed on plant remains, salty soil, and small plankton After the sea level dropped to its lowest level They can be found both in the morning and in the evening every day, 2 times a day during the waxing moon from the 9th day of the waxing moon to the 3rd day of the waning moon and are found along the beach for a distance of 3-4 kilometers. Parking along the beach at any point. Found a group of soldier crabs at that point. Create a lot of color and impress the people who see it. It is considered Amazing Beach Samran during this period.
A group of soldier crabs feeds in groups. and walk in a long line along the beach Not afraid of people Because in the past there have never been villagers or tourists who have hunted, harmed or caused panic. The Soldier Crab becomes more familiar with people. If you sit and wait 1-2 minutes, the Soldier Crab will become still. and come out to make a living Show off colorful claws There are orange-yellow, off-white, yellow and red. To be seen clearly, in addition to creating beauty to the beach line It also symbolizes abundance and cleanliness. Free from marine pollution Until causing the population of soldier crabs to increase in quantity every year.
Mr. Roj Kaoian, Deputy Mayor of Hat Samran Subdistrict Administrative Organization, said that the number of military crabs has increased. It is thought to be caused by abundance. The villagers had no one to catch them. It's a crab that lives on the beach. Cannot be used for cooking If the tide is low, you will see it every day, 2 times a day, but it is recommended to come and see it in the evening.
Source: Thai News Agency