PM wants Tham Luang to be upgraded as national park

13 Sept 19:50 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha proposes upgrading Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non forest park to a national park to develop it into a significant tourist destination.
The upgrade would secure increased budget for development, allow the collection of entry fees, and generate income for local communities, though the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment advises caution and local consultation before proceeding.

Scientists confirm six dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani

Today 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Scientists confirmed six fossilized footprints in Udon Thani, Thailand, belong to a carnivorous theropod dinosaur from approximately 120 million years ago.
The footprints, measuring 29x26 cm, indicate a theropod estimated at 1.42 meters tall at the hip and 6.3 meters long, comparable to Siamotyrannus isanensis.
This discovery marks the first confirmed find of fossilized footprints from a meat-eating theropod dinosaur in Thailand, highlighting its unique paleontological significance.
The site will be protected under the Fossil Protection Act, with plans to develop it into a research center and a geological tourism destination.