More funds needed to fight tilapia infestation

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives may seek about 350 million baht in additional funds to control the spread of blackchin tilapia, as the presence of the invasive fish has now been reported in 21 provinces, a deputy government spokeswoman says.

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