Blackchin Tilapia Found in Lam Pao Dam

MGR Online•Society•10h ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities in Kalasin have captured 26 additional blackchin tilapia in one day at Lam Pao Dam, bringing the cumulative total to 41 fish.

•The Kalasin Rapid Response Unit captured 26 blackchin tilapia on September 16, consisting of 18 caught during the day and 8 at night.
•Total captures from August 31 to September 16 reached 41 fish across four locations: Ban Kham Khuean Kaeo, Ban Na Ouan, Ban Tha Ruea, and Ban Khok Khrueam.
•The fish caught are aged approximately 3-6 months, suggesting they are distributed above Lam Pao Dam.
•No outbreaks have been reported in giant freshwater prawn farms or fish cage areas in the lower Pao and Chi river basins.

•The Kalasin Rapid Response Unit reported a cumulative total of 41 blackchin tilapia caught between August 31 and September 16.
•Of the total, 34 fish were caught at Ban Kham Khuean Kaeo, 5 at Ban Na Ouan, 1 at Ban Tha Ruea, and 1 at Ban Khok Khrueam.
•Boonthong Pha-charoen stated that most fish at Ban Kham Khuean Kaeo were caught using traditional fish traps called 'Tum'.
•The blackchin tilapia are estimated to have been released along the banks of Lam Pao Dam in Nong Suang Subdistrict for over 1 year.
•Boonthong Pha-charoen noted the situation is not yet a severe outbreak as fish are found individually or in groups of 1-3 rather than in schools.
•The Kalasin Provincial Fisheries Office is urging fishermen and anglers to help catch the blackchin tilapia and confirmed they are edible.
•A disaster area declaration cannot be made at this time because the situation does not meet the specified criteria.
•The Ministry is currently in the process of allocating preliminary budget support for the situation.

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Boonthong Pha-charoen

"Although more blackchin tilapia are being found, it is not yet considered a severe outbreak, but close monitoring is still required."

ถึงแม้จะพบปลาหมอคางดำเพิ่มขึ้นเรื่อยๆ ก็ยังไม่ถือว่าระบาดรุนแรง แต่ก็ยังคงต้องเฝ้าระวังอย่างใกล้ชิด

Kalasin Blackchin Tilapia Rapid Response Unit(หน่วยเคลื่อนที่เร็วแก้ปัญหาปลาหมอคางดำของจังหวัดกาฬสินธุ์)

A unit responsible for patrolling and searching for blackchin tilapia around Lam Pao Dam.

Kalasin Provincial Fisheries Office(ประมงจังหวัดกาฬสินธุ์)

The government body managing the capture of blackchin tilapia and coordinating with local fishing networks.

Lam Pao Dam(เขื่อนลำปาว)

The location where blackchin tilapia have been discovered and are being monitored.

Ban Na Ouan(บ้านนาอวน)

A location in Nong Suang Subdistrict, Nong Kung Si District, where 5 blackchin tilapia were caught.

Ban Kham Khuean Kaeo(บ้านคำเขื่อนแก้ว)

A location in Samran Tai Subdistrict, Sam Chai District, where 34 blackchin tilapia were caught.

Ban Tha Ruea(บ้านท่าเรือ)

A location in Phu Sing Subdistrict, Sahatsakhan District, where 1 blackchin tilapia was caught.

Ban Khok Khrueam(บ้านโคกครึม)

A location in Nong Hin Subdistrict, Nong Kung Si District, where 1 blackchin tilapia was caught.

Chi River(ลำน้ำชี)ℹ️

A river basin where fish cages are located and where no signs of infestation have been found.

Pao River Basin(ลุ่มน้ำปาว)

A river basin where fish cages are located and where no signs of infestation have been found.

Boonthong Pha-charoen(บุญธง เภาเจริญ)

The Provincial Fisheries Officer of Kalasin.