Prachin Buri Fish Farmers Demand Contamination Probe and Compensation Amidst Mass Die-off
Prachin Buri Province, Thailand, is facing a crisis as farmed fish are dying in large numbers. Farmers suspect river water contamination and are demanding an investigation and compensation for their losses, raising concerns about the local economy and environment.
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