Harvesting salt in Thailand
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (375277)
Rockingham, Australia
March 22, 2026 8:49am CST
While Vin was in Thailand, he was able to visit the Phetchaburi salt farms near Hua Hin. This area is Thailand’s leading producer of salt.
The local farmers use traditional solar evaporation and the expansive salt pans have become a magnet for tourists. Seawater is channelled through a series of shallow ponds. As the water evaporates, the impurities settle and salinity increases. The workers then rake the crystals into piles and leave them to dry. The hot climate and long dry season is ideal for salt production.
The photo is Vince’s.
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@celticeagle (187014)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Mar
Amazing how things naturally happen in our world.
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@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
I totally agree. So much to wonder about and learn.
@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
It is idea. No wonder you rarely see any fat people. 
@DaddyEvil (170562)
• United States
22 Mar
I watched a YouTube video about producing salt. I don't remember what country it was showing but it's the same process where ever it happens. It was really interesting.
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@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
I think on our salt lakes they'd be using front-end loaders and the like.
@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
I thought so. They used to harvest salt in Esperance but not like this.
@Ineeddentures (23688)
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22 Mar
When I think Thailand I think Ladyboy funnily enough
Bangkok, and Phuket,
Never seen a salt farm before.
Nice photo, I had no idea how salt was harvested
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@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
Yes, there are plenty of ladyboys in the cities. We went to a show in Phuket years ago. That was interesting too.
@snowy22315 (204928)
• United States
22 Mar
That is interesting I never saw anything like that before.
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@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
None of them are carrying any excess weight, are they?
@crossbones27 (52405)
• Mojave, California
23 Mar
That is actually going to be an important method at how to get water to people in dry climates.
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@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
I'm waiting to see what changes occur when the fuel crisis really hits.
@Tampa_girl7 (54491)
• United States
22 Mar
I have only seen salt on a cave mine tour in Salzburg, Austria. We do have an ancient ocean underground where our West Virginia home is and they still get salt from it.
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@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
I've posted a couple of photos lately from Salzburg. Amber has updated us about your trip to ER. We are all praying for you and hoping you get well soon. 
@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
I find it fascinating to watch some of these processes. I really, really, REALLY want to go to a factory and watch an automated process like putting tops on bottles, or printing newspapers, etc. That would blow me away.
@pitsipeahie (5604)
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18h
When I was I kid my mom bought me to a salt farm. I don't know if it's part of an educational trip or what but I can vividly remember that scene. As a kid I was in awe.
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@JudyEv (375277)
• Rockingham, Australia
Just now
I love seeing how things are made/grown/produced/etc. It's very interesting.
@freelancermariagrace (29132)
• Philippines
23 Mar
I think that is also the method used here to harvest salt.
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@ptrikha_2 (49428)
• India
22 Mar
Interesting visit and nicely captured.
In India, we have the state of Gujarat and an area known as Rann of Kutch which also has such Saltpans.
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