AI In-brief Today 12:41

Pinsak vows to get rid of blackchin tilapia in natural watercourses in 180 days

Director-general Pinsak Suraswadi targets eradicating invasive blackchin tilapia from over 200 natural waterways within 180 days to protect native species and prevent future alien invasions.
The department emphasizes urgent elimination of blackchin tilapia, an invasive species rapidly reproducing and causing severe damage to Thailand's ecological system.
Waterways are classified into color-coded zones (green, yellow, red, light blue) based on infestation density, guiding tailored strategies from monitoring to community-led elimination campaigns.
Elimination efforts involve deploying specialized equipment and collaborating with local communities to remove the fish, with a strict policy against commercializing the catch.
Initial surveys identified severe blackchin tilapia invasions in seven waterways across five provinces, underscoring the critical need for the 180-day action plan.

AI In-brief Today 10:06

Suvarnabhumi to scale down duty-free space, increase premium services

Airports of Thailand (AoT) is submitting its fifth Suvarnabhumi Airport Master Plan to the Cabinet, outlining long-term development and strategic changes.
AoT plans to restructure duty-free retail operations by reducing space, repurposing it for automated immigration gates and online order pick-up, due to underperforming previous models.
Negotiations are underway with primary concessionaire King Power to adjust the duty-free operational model for a mutually beneficial agreement.
New à-la-carte premium services, such as valet parking, electric buggies, and fast-track assistance, will be introduced for all passengers to boost non-aeronautical revenue and enhance convenience.