Renewed calls for stricter control of illegal fishing equipment

14 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Fishermen's groups in Thailand's Trang province demand stricter control over illegal fishing equipment, prompted by the recent death of baby dugong 'Yamil,' which raised this year's dugong unnatural death toll to 17.
The network, having previously proposed dugong protection measures without official response, urges immediate and effective action, including the revival of joint civilian-official patrols to monitor illegal fishing activities.
Marine officials express regret over the dugong deaths and pledge to strengthen conservation efforts with public cooperation, while a marine scientist advocates for government funding to build specialized veterinary hospitals for marine animals.

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.