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Authorities race to contain oil slick in Prachin Buri to protect river

Today 09:56 Key points summarised by AI

Environmental authorities launched a multi-agency effort in Prachin Buri to rapidly contain an oil slick, preventing toxic runoff from contaminating local waterways as floodwaters recede.
The Natural Resources and Environment Minister directed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to collaborate with provincial bodies, track water quality, and block any potential seepage into the Prachin Buri River to protect public health and the ecosystem.
On-site measures include deploying oil booms and absorbent pads at key canal locations, instructing a company to prevent factory wastewater leaks, and initiating continuous water monitoring and laboratory analysis for long-term corrective actions.

Today 11:26 Key points summarised by AI

DMR experts will investigate a suspected dinosaur footprint found in a Udon Thani forest stream on October 20.
The track, initially shared on social media, has been tentatively identified by DMR experts as potentially belonging to a carnivorous dinosaur, awaiting paleontological confirmation.
The department also outlined the geological process of how dinosaur footprints fossilize over millions of years, from initial imprinting to eventual exposure.