Third dead dugong in a week, thought to have been caused by stingrays

23 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

A third dugong was discovered dead on Mook Island, Thailand, within a week, with an autopsy identifying a stingray spine embedded in its chest as the probable cause of death.
This latest fatality follows the recent death of a pregnant dugong, believed to have been struck by a boat propeller, intensifying concerns over marine mammal safety.
Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Minister expressed deep worry about the declining dugong population in Trang, a critical habitat, and has mandated officials to implement enhanced protection measures.
With approximately 255 dugongs in Thai waters, 185 of which reside off Trang, 20 deaths have been recorded this year, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing the species.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.