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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.
B2m fake cosmetics seized in Thai province of Khon Kaen
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Consumer Protection Police Division (CCPD) seized over 40,000 items, worth about 2 million baht, in a raid at an illegal cosmetics factory in Khon Kaen on Monday.
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.
US labour rights concerns vex Thai govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Labour Ministry is vowing to expedite the removal of fishmeal, fish oil and animal feed from the US government's 2024 List of Goods Produced by Child Labor, or Forced Labour List.
Ex-dept chief reported over groundwater abuse
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2024
» A former director-general of the Department of Groundwater Resources has been reported to the police over his decision to allow a cassava starch factory in Nakhon Ratchasima to operate, which led to the exploitation of groundwater sources at the expense of local communities.
Big things expected from new microelectronics plant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/10/2024
» Thailand's first-ever silicon carbide wafer factory slated to start production in Lamphun province within the next two years will set a milestone for the country's semiconductor industry, according to the Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC), the national research and development unit of wafer fabrication.
Worker dies after boss allegedly refused her sick leave
News, Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2024
» A factory employee collapsed at work and later died, the day after her manager allegedly refused to allow her another day's sick leave unless she first submitted a new medical certificate.
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.
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.