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Tropical fish farms ordered to turn over their GMO fish to Thai Fisheries Department

13 Sept 04:32 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Fisheries Department mandates all commercial tropical fish breeders surrender genetically-modified (GMO) fish, like GloFish, by November 30th for destruction.
The order aims to prevent GMO fish from entering natural water sources, safeguarding local species from potential threats and ecological disruption.
Experts warn that continued breeding of GMO fish could lead to international boycotts of Thailand's tropical fish exports, impacting a significant industry.
Non-compliance after the deadline will result in severe penalties, including fines up to one million baht and/or one-year imprisonment, with future increases planned.

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.