PCD investigates water contamination in Prachin Buri

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The Pollution Control Department (PCD) is collecting water samples from canals and tap water in Prachin Buri's Sri Mahosot district, following reports of elevated heavy metal levels in residents' blood and skin rashes.
The investigation focuses on potential industrial waste seepage and flooding as the source of contamination, with the Natural Resources and Environment Minister ordering identification of its origins.
PCD is accelerating scientific evidence collection to assess public health impacts and will pursue legal action against responsible parties.

Khao Kheow Zoo takes care of confiscated red panda

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Khao Kheow Open Zoo received a five-year-old female red panda, confiscated from illegal wildlife traffickers, for immediate health checks and a mandatory 30-day quarantine.
Rescued on October 23 after being discovered in a suspicious vehicle, the highly endangered red panda, listed under CITES Appendix I, is now adapting to a climate-controlled enclosure at the zoo.