Mekong giant catfish season begins in Kaeng Krachan Dam

1 Oct 05:56 Key points summarised by AI

Kaeng Krachan Dam opened its Mekong giant catfish fishing season until January 15th, with 20 fish, including a 182kg specimen, caught in the first three days, aiming to manage the population and provide income for local villagers.
These non-native Mekong giant catfish were introduced through an artificial breeding program by the Fisheries Department to prevent the species' extinction, as wild catches from the Mekong River have become rare.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.