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Government urged to boost rainfall forecast technology
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2012
» The Meteorological Department has urged the government to invest in advanced rainfall forecast technology to improve the flood warning system.
Residents experience the dark side of life at the coalface
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2012
» It was finally a day to enjoy for six-year-old Nong Namtarn, who spent the whole afternoon playing outside with her friends. Unlike much of the past week, the weather was clear today, thanks to strong rains the night before.
Farmers cope and thrive despite water shortages
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2012
» After suffering severe water shortages during dry seasons over the past few years, farmers in Phrae province have begun to adapt.
Farmers point finger at thirsty cash crops for water shortage
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/04/2012
» The severe water shortage in Tak's Phop Phra district may leave farmer Yotin Kwanwaree with no choice but to sell off his 7 rai rice paddy.
RID defies activists, pushes for new dam
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/04/2012
» The Royal Irrigation Department will press ahead with the controversial Mae Wong dam project in Nakhon Sawan province despite growing protests from environmental groups.
Environment study on dam decried as flawed
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/05/2012
» NAKHON SAWAN : Environmentalists have slammed the environmental impact report of the controversial Mae Wong Dam, saying it was poorly conducted and underestimated the likely damage to wildlife and forest ecology.
The musty old library goes green
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/05/2012
» With "eco" being the fashionable buzzword in just about every facet of our lives these days, it was only a matter of time before it seeped into that most revered storeroom of knowledge: the library.
Encroacher suspects counter with lawsuits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2012
» Villagers facing fines for encroaching on forests and contributing to global warming yesterday filed administrative lawsuits against two forest agencies for unfairly charging them.
Are you receiving me?
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2012
» Millions of football fans were left in the lurch after cable TV operator TrueVisions blocked the big Euro 2012 kick-off to subscribers.
Greenpeace head urges firm stand at Rio summit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2012
» World leaders attending the Rio plus 20 Summit in Brazil must take immediate action to achieve sustainable development under a green economy as time to save the planet is running out, says Greenpeace.