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The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Myanmar ship hits reef in Thai marine park
Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand is seeking at least 12 million baht in damages after a Myanmar cargo ship ran aground on a coral reef in Mu Koh Surin National Park in Phangnnga, causing extensive harm to the environment.
Parks adviser sacked after viral video
Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» Siranudh "Psi" Scott, a marine conservationist, has been removed from his position as an adviser at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) for his alleged inappropriate behaviour.
Marine park chief shunted over illegal ticket sales
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2025
» The head of a popular national park in Phangnga province has been transferred pending an investigation into illegal sales of entry tickets to the park under his supervision.
Wildlife ranger killed by elephant
News, Published on 04/03/2025
» PHETCHABUN – A wildlife ranger was killed and another injured by a wild elephant they were trying to chase away from village farms in Lom Kao district on Monday.
No Legal Action Possible in Thailand for Seized Baby Gorilla in Turkey
Published on 20/01/2025
» Authorities at Istanbul Airport in Turkey have confiscated a baby gorilla, reportedly en route to Thailand. The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED) and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation conducted an investigation into the destination farm in Nakhon Pathom Province. The investigation uncovered suspicious documentation, including an invoice falsely declaring the import of 50 rabbits. However, one of the crates contained the gorilla.
Forum split on contraceptive jabs for Thailand's wild elephants
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2025
» The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) on Friday held a forum on the use of contraceptive vaccines to control the population of wild elephants and tackle the issue of the animals wandering outside conservation areas.
Attack in Thailand's Deep South pinned on 'active' insurgents
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2024
» NARATHIWAT: The weapons theft and arson at the Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary in Waeng district on Saturday night may be the work of an insurgent group active in several districts of this southern border province, according to a security source.
Asean targets haze-free peatlands by 2030
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2024
» The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) is aiming to establish peatland areas in the Asean region as haze-free zones by 2030.
Thai wild elephants to undergo new 'behaviour modification' training
News, Published on 28/07/2024
» The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment has announced plans to build three elephant training centres in the eastern provinces to tame aggressive wild elephants in the region.