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Dugong dilemma: Thailand’s gentle sea giants face extinction risk
Thailand’s beloved dugongs are in dire straits, prompting an urgent meeting by the National Policy and Planning Committee on Marine and Coastal Resources Management. Led by Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, the focus was squarely on the alarming rise in dugong deaths in recent weeks. With representatives from the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources in attendance, the committee zeroed in on immediate actions. High on the agenda were accelerated surveys of dugong populations and seagrass habitats along the Andaman coast, amid concerns over deteriorating seagrass and its impact on the ecosystem. Recent reports paint a grim picture: between October 1 and November 5, ten dugongs have perished across Thailand: three each in Satun, Phuket, and Trang, with another in Krabi. The culprits? Malnutrition, starvation, and entanglement in fishing nets: symptoms of their desperate struggle for sustenance in the Andaman Sea, as marine experts point out. Deputy PM Prasert revealed a worrying decline in the dugong population, dwindling from 280 last year to a mere 267 this year. Department chief Pinsak Surasawadi highlighted the depletion of 24,149 rai of seagrass beds in Krabi, Trang, and Satun, vital habitats and food sources for these gentle creatures. In response to this crisis, dugongs have been migrating to Phuket and Phang Nga in search of new feeding grounds. In the battle to save them, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chaloemchai Sri-on has called for a robust dugong protection plan. Bangkok Post reported that measures include training courses in basic dugong rescue for local communities, equipping villagers with resources for stranded animals, and leveraging oceanographic models to pinpoint danger zones for dugongs, establishing recovery ponds to curb species loss. Innovatively, the department is experimenting with feeding dugongs alternative food sources that mimic seagrass chemistry, such as morning glory and seaweed. A pilot project at Phuket’s Rawai Beach saw the voracious sea mammals devouring all the vegetables placed for them, offering a glimmer of hope. Despite this promising development, Mr Pinsak stresses these substitutes are mere supplements, underscoring the crucial need for seagrass bed restoration. As Thailand rallies to protect its iconic sea mammals, the nation faces a race against time and tide to ensure these gentle giants don’t vanish from their centuries-old habitat. By Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Thailand Travel Map Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-11-11 -
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British Man Injured in Pattaya Road Rage Incident with Thai Driver
I have a house in Nong Chok Bangkok and I also have a condo just off Naklua Road. I have a set rule when I hit Pattaya. I park my car in the condo car park and when I go out I use baht buses or walk, I only drive once every week to go to the supermarket to buy supplies and booze, any lighter shopping I walk. I've been going to Pattaya for the past 24 years and hasn't it changed. Ok there's plenty of farang scumbags here but they're out numbered but the trash from up north, that hit Pattaya for a job but never go to work once they they get on the booze with their jungle bunny mates. -
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BBC iplayer completely Blocked even with VPN's
It is not a news report. It is light entertainment and it has some black actors in it. You guys really do get riled over nothing, it is quite hilarious. -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
Zelensky can give Trump a gift by using US donated weapons to strike Moscow. That would, by words of Putin, implicate NATO, thus making other NATO members legitimate targets. I wonder if Trump thought that through before having his son tweeting to Zelensky "You're 38 Days from losing your allowance" -
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British Man Injured in Pattaya Road Rage Incident with Thai Driver
Bloody hell. what province are you in? Sounds terrible. Where did you meet your wife? Are you living in her home village? -
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How much cellular data needed to watch youtube all day
i think they've stopped the 30mbps unlimited, I've since had fibre installed 200+mbps, AIS unlimited 10mbps on the phone,had it years, not cancelled it yet. This looks pretty good, AIS 15mbps 100gb, maybe cheaper elsewhere, I've found AIS to be the best https://th.shp.ee/hsiSH1s -
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DTV Digital Nomad Visa
If the country you are applying in is in the e-visa system, i.e. Cambodia, you have no choice, but you still must be in that country when applying, It's e-visa only. You don't have to go to the consulate. Otherwise, as in the case of Laos you have to go in person, e-visa is not possible (yet).
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