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Rules apply to rich and poor
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/12/2019
» Royal Forest Department director-general Atthaphon Charoenchansa grabbed headlines last week when he led RFD officials to file a formal complaint with police against Ratchaburi's Palang Pracharath MP, Pareena Kraikupt, for illegally occupying its 46-rai land for her poultry farm.
Factional undercurrents cause Health Ministry waves
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2020
» Despite the respect the Ministry of Public Health has garnered over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, the protest at Khon Kaen Hospital last month against the abrupt transfer of its director Dr Chanchai Chanworachaikul has unveiled undercurrents beneath the surface of the ministry.
Dentists reject police cocaine story in 'Boss' case
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/07/2020
» Dentists do not use cocaine as an anaesthetic on patients, the president of the Dental Council said on Friday, pouring cold water on the excuse police used for not filing a drug charge against Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya.
The 'steel lady' of the forest
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/08/2019
» Viraya Ochakul, who is referred to by her colleagues at the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) as the "steel flower of Western Forest Complex", said she was surprised to be one of six recipients of the National Geographic Thailand Explorer Awards 2019.
FDA urges cannabis-based medicine
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2019
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said that Thailand should include medicines with cannabis ingredients into a drug list of universal healthcare package and social security system to ensure safer and cheap access to medical treatment.
Preservation of Bangkok's 'big trees' takes centre-stage
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/12/2018
» Koh Loy, a small water park, is known as a quiet oasis within Lumpini Park. However, the space recently became crowded with tree climbers who used slings to hover and gyrate in the air.
Fisheries boss speaks out against new rules
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2018
» New regulations to please the European Union (EU) will not lead to sustainable fishing, a major commercial trawler association said on Tuesday.
Faeces find could land tycoon in the poo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2018
» Human excrement found in front of construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta's vehicle parked in Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi, where he allegedly poached wildlife, could tie him to the hunting of a rare black leopard, a park official said.
Education 'key' to tackling stray pet problem
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/11/2017
» Dogs are no different from human beings in that they will feel sad and a sense of loneliness if they are neglected by their owners, says Kawiporn Vinijthaopatom, the founder of CHSAThai Stray Animal Shelter, who has dedicated her life to taking care of stray dogs.
Home of ex-chief of National Parks encroaches on park
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2017
» The ex-chief of the Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation will face legal action for allegedly encroaching on protected forest land in Mi Sa Kok, Tak province by building a house on a mountain.