The Ministry of Commerce believes that the elimination of the black-chinned tilapia will not result in a shortage.

Nonthaburi, The Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade believes that the elimination of the black-chinned tilapia will not affect the shortage of other fish species because there are still freshwater and saltwater fish that can be consumed instead. He is concerned that the fish farms that need to be expedited to eliminate them may have some impact and must find a way to prevent them. He believes that the fish farming cycle is not long and will definitely not affect consumption. Mr. Wattanasak Suea-iam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, said that all sectors are urgently finding ways to limit the black-chinned tilapia that is spreading in various water sources at this time. There is concern that the method of limiting the black-chinned tilapia will also affect other fish species such as tilapia, snakehead fish, tilapia, shrimp, shellfish, and crabs, to the point that other fish species are in short supply and out of stock. In this regard, it is believed that the elimination of the black-chinned tilapia may affect other fish species to some extent, but it is believed that consumers will not be affected by the discussion of fish for consumption. However, since Thailand has many other types of fish, both freshwater and saltwater, that can be used as a substitute for consumption, or if the amount of fish is really low, consumers can find other types of protein such as pork, chicken, and others to consume, so consumers can be sure that they will not be affected too much. However, the worrying thing is not sure whether the closed fish ponds will have a group of black chin tilapia spreading or not. If they do, we must quickly find a way to get rid of them, which may affect the breeding process, which the relevant agencies will have to go in and fix. But with the cycle of avoiding fish, it will not take long to breed. If we quickly get rid of the black chin tilapia, the breeding will probably return to normal soon. Source: Thai News Agency