On Thursday, Day 4, we are heading to the town of Bang Saphan, about 170 km south of Hua Hin. Situated on the Gulf of Thailand, Bang Saphan is a small fishing village, with a long tradition of co-existence between small-scale and large-scale fisheries. Anchovies, squids and crabs are important fisheries here, caught by different types of gear – large and small – and with the processing of dried products, taken place in the community, either by the fishing households or a part of the small/medium size business enterprise.

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In addition to seeing the fisheries livelihood, a visit to Bang Saphan also offers an opportunity to learn about community-based conservations efforts, like the 'crab-bank' project, which aims at protecting babies and egg-bearing crabs. 

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The Fishers' Organization of Bang Saphan and the communities are waiting to receive us, with displays of the work they have been doing, and a major seafood fest at the end of the day.