From catching fish to picking trash, Thailand’s sea nomads are forced off the water

Mongabay
Jun 25, 2025, 7:31 am171 pts
The Moken, a nomadic seafaring people in Thailand, have for generations lived most of their days at sea, moving from one place to another, fishing and foraging. However, with protected areas and increasing tourism restricting their access to fishing, and fish populations declining, the Moken are no longer able…

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