The Cabinet approved the registration of the Siamese fighting fish as Thailand's national cultral heritage.

The Cabinet approved the registration of the Siamese fighting fish as Thailand's national cultral heritage. The Siamese Fighting Fish has benefited Thailand in many ways, especially in promoting the breeding and raising of the fish species that led to the development and creation of innovative breeding which helped generated more income for Siamese Fighting Fish farmers. 
This has, in turn, increased Thailand’s economic value. Furthermore, the Siamese Fighting Fish can be used as a fishery symbol to reflect the Thai cultural heritage, both in terms of ownership and identity.