Environmental Pollution in the Appearance of Purple Crab? ...Healthy Ecosystem Evidence

Aug 21, 2025

Environmental Pollution in the Appearance of Purple Crab? ...Healthy Ecosystem Evidence
photo source=Bright Krachan National Park Facebook



A purple crab was spotted in Thailand, making headlines.

As some have raised concerns about environmental pollution, experts say "On the contrary, evidence that the ecosystem is healthy".

According to local media such as TNN Thailand, Kkang Krachan National Park, located in Pechaburi Province, recently released a photo of a rare purple panda crab on social media, saying, "Nature still retains its beauty and mystery," he said.




Netizens responded "It's stunningly beautiful".

But some might be "Isn't it because the environment is polluted?"raised doubts that "

In response, the park emphasized that "The emergence of purple crabs is an indicator of the healthy ecosystem of national parks"This is a positive sign of the achievements of nature conservation." Earlier in July, white panda crabs were found in the same national park. A custodian patrolling the park at the time witnessed and filmed the object with a white shell and dark purple legs, and the park shared it on social media.




Meanwhile, according to local media, the purple panda crab is also referred to as 'Princess Crab' or 'Sirindhorn Crab'.

It is named after Princess Sirinton (70), the second daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX, died on October 13, 2016 at the age of 88), and sister of current King Maha Wachiralongkorn (73).



Environmental Pollution in the Appearance of Purple Crab? ...Healthy Ecosystem Evidence
photo source=Bright Krachan National Park Facebook


This article was translated by Naver AI translator.