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What does the MRT smell like? The internet weighs in
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» A social media user's question about the distinctive scent of the Bangkok's Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) system has sparked a lively online discussion among commuters attempting to identify the underground rail network's unique aroma.
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.
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.
Deported Korean back in Pattaya, arrested
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/10/2024
» A 42-year-old South Korean man deported and blacklisted in 2017 has been arrested in Pattaya for illegal entry and suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking.
Blackchin tilapia sauce aims for double-win
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/10/2024
» A new fish sauce brand has been launched by the Samut Songkhram Central Prison as part of the effort to reduce the spread of invasive blackchin tilapia while also providing job training for prisoners.
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.
New chief of navy backs China sub buy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» Newly appointed navy chief Adm Jirapol Wongwit said that the navy would proceed with its submarine procurement project with China.
Panel blames ‘sole importer’ for invasive fish
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2024
» A House of Representatives sub-committee looking at the spread of invasive blackchin tilapia fish and ways to resolve the problem has pointed the finger at an unnamed company that it said was the sole importer of the fish.
Statue fest gains new followers in Thailand's Petchabun
News, SOONTHORN KONGWARAKHOM, Published on 22/09/2024
» The tradition of "Um Phra Dam Nam", meaning "the bathing of a Buddha image", in Phetchabun is expected to attract 200,000 visitors, generating about 80 million baht over the course of the 10-day event, which starts this Friday.
Fishermen sue CPF over blackchin tilapia invasion
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/09/2024
» Local fishermen in Samut Songkhram filed a lawsuit with Bangkok South Civil Court against Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), seeking over 2.4 billion baht in compensation for the damage caused by the unchecked spread of blackchin tilapia in the province.