Online registration available for owners of green iguanas

17 Sept 01:51 Key points summarised by AI

The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department launched online registration for green iguana owners to determine the actual number of these lizards in Thailand.
This initiative addresses growing concerns as iguanas are increasingly sighted in public parks and the wild, causing crop damage and breeding rapidly.
Initial registration data reveals 53 people in 30 provinces have registered ownership of 640 iguanas, with Samut Sakhon, Yasothon, and Bangkok showing the highest numbers.
Officials are actively responding to public complaints, capturing iguanas in various provinces like Lop Buri, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai, due to their unauthorized release and rapid population growth.

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.