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Hotspots lead to Chiang Dao reserve closure
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/04/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ordered the closure of the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chiang Mai province after several man-made hotspots were found in sensitive ecological areas.
Rare bee is spotted for the first time in this country
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/04/2024
» Himalayan giant honey bees have been found in Thailand for the first time, prompting experts to proclaim the find was proof the country has a perfect ecological system for rare species.
Firms to get tax cuts for forest fire donations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is seeking the private sector's cooperation to financially support the ministry's forest fire operation by offering a lucrative package of reduced taxes in exchange for their assistance.
Govt plans to curb wild jumbos' antics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2024
» Chachoengsao: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced plans to mitigate damage caused by wild elephants in communities located near forest parks.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
Unsafe levels of smog cover upper Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2024
» Forty-eight from all 77 provinces, especially those in the Northeast, experienced hazardous levels of ultrafine dust on Thursday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Srettha told to combat haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/01/2024
» The Administrative Court in Chiang Mai has instructed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the National Environmental Board (NEB) to put in place measures to combat ultra-fine dust pollution and especially safeguard the health of people in the northern region.
Flu jabs for workers in travel, tourism
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Public Health Ministry is gearing up to provide an additional 200,000 doses of influenza vaccine to public transport and tourism industry workers in 31 provinces.
Young cinereous vulture found in weak condition
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2024
» A juvenile cinereous vulture was found on a road in Kamphaeng Phet's Lan Krabue district last Sunday. It is currently being nursed by a team of veterinarians in neighbouring Nakhon Sawan before it is released.
Hospitals told to brace for spike in respiratory problems
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/12/2023
» Public hospitals across the country have been told to ensure they are able to handle a forecast spike in respiratory problems, as the concentration of airborne pollutants is expected to rise in the next few weeks.