Fossil of new 80 million year old carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Thailand

23 Sept 05:18 Key points summarised by AI

A new carnivorous dinosaur species, named Phuwiang Venator Yaemniyomi, has been identified from 80-million-year-old fossilized bones found in Thailand.
Unearthed three decades ago on Phuwiang Mountain in Khon Kaen, the dinosaur from the Cretaceous period was approximately six meters long.
This discovery highlights Thailand's rich paleontological history, with 16 dinosaur species believed to have lived in the region, including nine newly discovered species.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.