Joseph Lim Jul 14, 2024
More #alienfish found in #Bangkok
"2000 blackchin #tilapia were originally imported fr Ghana in 2010 by #CP Foods, part of #CharoenPokphand #conglomerate, accord'g to Isra News. CP had a permit to study e fish for breed'g at its research centre in #SamutSongkhram. CP subsequently told #fisheries dept tt e fish had died w'in 3 weeks of being brought to #Thailand & had been buried.🤥 But they later started show'g up in local waterways & native fish species started decreas'g"
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2828606/more-alien-fish-found-in-bangkok
More ‘alien’ fish found in Bangkok

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is working with the Department of Fisheries to curb the population of blackchin tilapia, which is increasing in three Bangkok districts. The invasive species is causing trouble for farmers as it preys on smaller fish.

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CPF executive fails to appear
"House panel tasked w investigating proliferation & impacts of #Blackchin #tilapia in #Thailand were to raise issues w #CharoenPokphand Foods today, but its executive didn't show up.. A #CPF official arrived at parliament carry'g a letter fr Premsak Wanatsunthorn, chief of CPF’s research in breeding aquatic species, addressed to the panel’s chairman to inform him of his inability to testify to e panel due to a prior engagement"🤔🤥
https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cpf-executive-fails-to-appear-before-house-committee-on-blackchin-tilapia-project/
CPF executive fails to appear before House committee on Blackchin tilapia project - Thai PBS World

The House panel tasked with investigating the proliferation and impacts of Blackchin tilapia in Thailand’s watercourses were to raise three key issues with

Thai PBS World
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