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Tilapia saga resurfaces
News, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2025
» The issue of non-native Blackchin tilapia fish in Thai waterways has returned to public attention after a public prosecutor last week indicted environmental activist Witoon Lianchamroon, founder of BIOTHAI, in a criminal court for allegedly defaming agro titan Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF).
Fish crisis needs action
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/03/2025
» It is a positive development for local fishermen that the problem of invasive blackchin tilapia has returned to the public's attention courtesy of the censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
NBTC faces huge hurdles
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2025
» The case of Pirongrong Ramasoota, a commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) who faces a two-year jail term following a legal dispute with True Digital Group, is snowballing into what is being called the "Pirongrong Effect".
Thai waters in peril
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thailand's waterways and seas both face ecological crises that could devastate ecosystems, food security, and millions of livelihoods if left unchecked. Two protests this week reflect the urgency of these issues. Small-scale fishermen and environmentalists have gathered at the Senate to oppose an amendment to the Fisheries Act allowing trawlers to sweep clean the sea. Meanwhile, fishermen and aquaculture farmers from 19 provinces have rallied at Government House, demanding the government address the spread of the invasive blackchin tilapia, or pla mor khang dam in Thai, a fish wreaking havoc in river ecosystems across the country.
Food safety a pig deal
News, Editorial, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Swine Raisers Association of Thailand (SRAT) recently returned to Government House and asked the government to delay its plan to raise the minimum daily wage.
Act on pork smuggling
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2024
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) deserves praise for tackling the high-profile pork smuggling saga, but broader government action is still needed to solve the overall issue.
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.
Grapes of wrath
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/10/2024
» A report about high levels of pesticides found in sampled Shine Muscat grapes has raised fears about food safety, leading many to wonder how many fruits and vegetables sold at markets are laced with toxic chemicals.
Invasive fish battle goes on
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/09/2024
» Last Wednesday, over 1,400 fishermen in Samut Songkram province initiated legal action against government agencies and agro titan Charoen Phokphand Foods (CPF) over the invasive fish species blackchin tilapia.
Something fishy afoot
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/07/2024
» Almost a month after a massive invasion of blackchin tilapia made national headlines, confusion still reigns, with information about the issue still murky.