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Censure theatrics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/03/2025
» Re: "Political experts split on censure outcome", (BP, March 26).
More funds to fight invasive fish scourge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/03/2025
» The government has approved a budget of 98.4 million baht to eliminate an additional 3,000 tonnes of blackchin tilapia in its latest effort to control the invasive fish species.
Turning the Blackchin Tilapia Crisis into Opportunity
Published on 14/02/2025
» A joint initiative led by the Rubber Authority of Thailand, alongside the Department of Fisheries, private sector partners, and local communities, is transforming the Blackchin tilapia crisis into an opportunity through innovative, research-driven solutions. These coordinated efforts aim to reduce the invasive species’ population, restore ecosystems, and create new economic opportunities.
Invasive blackchin tilapia spreading again in Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/01/2025
» SAMUT SAKHON - Blackchin tilapia fish are once more spreading in the waters of this Central Plains province after local fishermen stopped catching the non-native invasive species.
Top environmental issues of 2024: Kingdom's ecology under attack
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» Environmental issues damaged Thai society and the economy in a number of ways in 2024.
Govt launches fish 'clean-up'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/11/2024
» Thailand has launched an integrated effort to tackle the invasion of blackchin tilapia, targeting the removal of three million kilogrammes of the invasive species from the ecosystem under an urgent "Big Cleaning" campaign.
Bigger fish to fry and try
News, Editorial, Published on 06/11/2024
» A group of fishermen from Samut Songkhram continued their pursuit of justice this week against government agencies and a private company, which they have accused of being responsible for releasing an invasive species of fish into public water resources years ago.
Govt support to make 'pla ra' sauce from blackchin tilapia
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/10/2024
» The Department of Fisheries is turning to a novel way to eradicate blackchin tilapia from Thailand's waterways -- by turning them into "nam pla ra", or fermented fish sauce.
Academics tackle fish invasion of Thai waterways
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2024
» The spread of blackchin tilapia in many provinces may be the result of smuggling, while electrofishing, along with the release of other predatory species, might be an effective way to control their numbers, academics have suggested.
Minister stifles info on blackchin tilapia
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/08/2024
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow has cautioned the Department of Fisheries not to release further information about the controversial blackchin tilapia fish issue, saying it has become a legal matter under court consideration.