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Land Bridge built on shaky science
Editorial, Published on 23/11/2025
» The planned Land Bridge megaproject and its deep-sea ports in the South pose no environmental threats because the seas there are already barren -- or so the government's study claims. Science, however, shows the opposite.
Senate panel wants Land Bridge project put on hold
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» A Senate committee on Monday urged the Bhumjaithai-led government to put the ambitious Land Bridge project on hold, citing a lack of input by local communities in its study and public hearing stages.
Critics push to review land bridge port reports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Academics and activists have urged a review of the Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) reports for the Ranong and Chumphon deep-sea port plans, part of the government's flagship land bridge megaproject.
New zoning in Rayong shields coastal areas, biodiversity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially designated new marine and coastal protection zones around Koh Phayam in Ranong, citing the area's rich biodiversity and the increasing environmental threats from tourism, fishing and coastal development.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 15-21
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 16/05/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
The land bridge dilemma
Life, Story: Supara Janchitfah; Pictures courtesy of Beach for Life, Published on 28/04/2025
» Somjai Yhopkan was among 100 villagers who braved the torrential rain to attend a public meeting at the 3rd Mangrove Forest Research Centre in a hilly area of lush Ranong province.
Maris to hold talk about Myanmar next week
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will hold talks with Myanmar official next Thursday to expedite the release of four Thai fishermen, according to the Defence Ministry.
Govt: Myanmar's attack on unarmed Thai fishing boats was 'overreaction'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Thai government has insisted that the Myanmar military opening fire at Thai fishing boats in the Andaman Sea on Saturday was an "overreaction" and repeated its demand for the immediate return of the four detained Thai crewmembers.
Govt seeks answer on ship attack
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» The government has lodged a formal protest with the Myanmar government, after a fleet of Thai fishing boats were attacked off the waters of Ranong on Saturday.
Thailand seeks release of fishing crew, protests Myanmar attack on boats
Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2024
» Authorities are negotiating for the release of four Thai crew members arrested with a fishing boat towed to Myanmar and protesting against a gun attack on 15 fishing boats early Saturday morning.