Thai Farms Keep Pet Fighting Fish In Filthy Conditions

This footage shows Siamese fighting fish - known for attacking each other when in the same tank - are filmed in Thai fish farms living in filthy water while dozens are seen rotting on the surface.

According to local media, Thailand is one of the world’s largest exporters of Siamese fighting fish, also known as betta, and the country supplies the vibrant fish to pet shops in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Dubai, France, Germany, India, Japan, Peru, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, the US, and others.

Reports said that animal rights group PETA has exposed 10 Thai facilities that supply Siamese fighting fish to worldwide pet shops.