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How Thailand's Invasive Fish Crisis Became a Story About One Company Instead of an Entire Supply Chain
How Thailand's Invasive Fish Crisis Became a Story About One Company Instead of an Entire Supply Chain
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
For more than a decade, the blackchin tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) has evolved from an obscure aquatic species into one of Thailand's most controversial environmental issuesMinister confirms blackchin tilapia found near Pattaya beach but says spread is under control
Minister confirms blackchin tilapia found near Pattaya beach but says spread is under control
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham says blackchin tilapia found near Pattaya beach remain limited to brackish-water areas.Samut Songkhram fish farmers battle invasive blackchin tilapia
Samut Songkhram fish farmers battle invasive blackchin tilapia
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025
Samut Songkhram facing growing crisis due to severe infestation of blackchin tilapiaCPF clarifies blackchin tilapia issue
CPF clarifies blackchin tilapia issue
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024
Firm insists no fish escaped from Yi San farm, emphasises strict adherence to research regulations and lawsBlack chin tilapia problem ‘will be resolved in two months’
Black chin tilapia problem ‘will be resolved in two months’
SUNDAY, AUGUST 04, 2024
Assistant minister urges cooperation from public to tackle crisis hurting Thai aquacultureThai fisheries dept deploys local predators to combat invasive alien
Thai fisheries dept deploys local predators to combat invasive alien
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024
The Department of Fisheries is releasing local predatory fish to wipe out blackchin tilapia and restore the balance of aquatic ecosystemsGovt to buy alien blackchin tilapia at 15 baht/kg to make fertiliser
Govt to buy alien blackchin tilapia at 15 baht/kg to make fertiliser
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024
PM gives go-ahead of Agriculture and Cooperatives ministry to buy invasive fish species but reduces proposed priceBangkok officials monitor outbreak of invasive fish species
Bangkok officials monitor outbreak of invasive fish species
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024
Blackchin tilapia outbreak impacting aquaculture in three Bangkok districts so far, Governor Chadchart saysItaly's invasive blue crab has Korean seafood fans excited
Italy's invasive blue crab has Korean seafood fans excited
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
An Italian crustacean infestation is fanning culinary excitement in Korea, with a local seafood importer reaching out to Italy for possible imports.Venomous Spider found in all but two of Japan’s prefectures
Venomous Spider found in all but two of Japan’s prefectures
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023
An invasive species of poisonous arachnid called the redback spider, which was first discovered in Japan 28 years ago in Osaka Prefecture, has now spread across nearly the entire country, according to the National Institute for Environmental Studies and other sources.