Fisheries Department bans 13 alien aquatic species in Thailand

14 Sept 00:25 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Fisheries Department has banned the breeding and farming of 13 alien aquatic species, identifying them as a significant threat to native aquatic life and local ecological systems, citing past damage caused by species like the Blackchin tilapia.
Effective August 16th, 2021, the ban prohibits the import, export, transit, or farming of these species, with farmers advised to report or dispose of any existing stock, and special permission required for research purposes.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.