Black Throat Peacock Bass Invades Northeast Thailand, Threatening 2.5 Billion Baht Economy, MP Urges National Action
The invasive species 'Black Throat Peacock Bass' is causing severe damage in Northeast Thailand, with economic losses estimated to exceed 2.5 billion baht. A local Member of Parliament is urging the government to address this as a national emergency and implement four measures to prevent ecological collapse.
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