Red-whiskered bulbul breeders want bird delisted as a protected species

23 Sept 05:21 Key points summarised by AI

Breeders in southern Thailand plan to petition parliament to delist the red-whiskered bulbul as a protected species, citing its extensive domestic breeding and potential as a commercial income source.
Many breeders risk severe penalties (up to 5 years in prison or 100,000 baht fine) for possessing unregistered birds, prompting their call for delisting to legalize their operations, similar to the Java dove.

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.