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Dept downplays compo call
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/06/2012
» Victims seeking compensation for lead poisoning at Klity Creek could be confused into thinking their claims had been successful after remarks by Judge-Commissioner of Justice Phanuphan Chairat, the Pollution Control Department says.
Scientists enthuse about benefits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2012
» Scientists have expressed disappointment over the delay in the government's response to Nasa's request to use U-tapao airport as a base for a climate study.
Barriers to 'spare cities, cause higher water levels elsewhere'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/06/2012
» Bangkok and nearby cities are likely to be spared from severe flooding this year but mushrooming flood barriers could cause higher water levels than last year in certain areas, a group of Thai-based consulting firms predict.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.