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Damage from forest abuse hits B100 billion
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/09/2018
» More than 23,000 suspects have been arrested since 2015 on suspicion of engaging in illegal logging and poaching wild animals, costing the state an estimated 100 billion baht in losses, a government official said Thursday.
Illegal booze ads 'rampant' in markets, says DDC
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/09/2018
» Several outdoor markets in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces have been exploited as spaces for illegal point-of-sale advertisements for alcoholic beverages, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said Thursday.
Yasothon praised by WWF
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/09/2018
» Muang's Yasothon municipality has come seventh in the "One Planet City Challenge" event this year, thanks to its energy saving initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Cops urged to keep eye on released wildlife trafficker
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2018
» Police have been alerted after the release of Chumlong Lemthongthai, one of Asia's most notorious wildlife traffickers from a prison in South Africa.
More than 20 sea turtles killed by debris
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/09/2018
» Big piles of garbage floating in the sea have become a killing zone for 23 sea turtles, which were found dead or nearly dead on two beaches in Phuket and Phangnga provinces over the past two months, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Outrage over early release of 'rhino kingpin'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/09/2018
» A leading local conservationist has condemned the early release from prison in South Africa of “Rhino kingpin” Chumlong Lemthongthai, one of Asia’s most notorious wildlife smugglers.
Elephant electrocuted after falling into drain
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/09/2018
» SAMUT PRAKAN: A young male elephant has died after falling down a drain and being electrocuted by a stray wire in Bang Phli district on Friday night.
Dusit Zoo set to close at end of the month
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/09/2018
» Sad news for fans of Dusit Zoo. The Zoological Park Organisation will not delay its closure further and will shut the country's first and most popular zoo by the end of this month.
Projects 'must respect rights'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/09/2018
» Chiang Rai: Thai companies investing in neighbouring countries should pay more respect to the rights of local communities, according to a message from the 8th Regional Conference on Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia.
Feathers ruffled at only night safari
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/09/2018
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment may transform Chiang Mai Night Safari into a public company under the supervision of the Zoological Park Organisation (ZOO) in order to tone down opposition to various policies.