Last week, Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin made a bold statement by saying he would present information and evidence to the Senate this week, identifying those responsible for the spread of invasive blackchin tilapia. He is not the first to make such a pledge. Former agriculture minister Capt Thamanat Prompow said in 2024 that he would reveal the culprits to the media, but failed to do so.
While Mr Suchart deserves praise for showing a sense of responsibility, it remains to be seen whether he can produce anything new or significant. It also raises the question of whether the minister is fully aware of the situation and the scope of the problem.
