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Riverside homes left teetering on the brink
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/07/2012
» It has been two weeks since major soil subsidence damaged more than a dozen homes in tambon Bhosa on the Chao Phraya riverside.
Govt disaster response needs work, experts say
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/07/2012
» Thailand still lacks cooordination in dealing with national disasters, especially disseminating information to the public during crises, an expert said yesterday.
Waste strategy could save billions of baht, boost jobs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2012
» A strategy known as the "3Rs" _ reduce, reuse and recycle _ to deal with waste and garbage problems could save billions of baht a year, the Pollution Control Department says.
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.