Fishermen told to be more cautious operating in dugong feeding grounds

13 Sept 12:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Marine and Coastal Resources urges fishermen to exercise greater caution in dugong feeding grounds to protect the endangered species.
Fishing gear is responsible for approximately 89% of dugong deaths, with five recent fatalities showing gear-related wounds in southern provinces.
The department is implementing short-term measures, including educational campaigns and monitoring centers, and long-term plans for stricter control on harmful fishing equipment.
Efforts are also underway to relocate baby dugong Mariam and transfer Yamil to a natural environment once it gains strength.

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.