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Rise of the 'Bangkok Dragon'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2025
» A temporary sculpture of the Asian water monitor at Lumpini Park has shone a spotlight on one of Bangkok's most recognisable residents -- the large lizard often seen basking by the park's lakes.
Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025
» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Finns flock to ‘shepherd weeks’ to disconnect on holiday
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUHMOINEN, Finland - Finnish holidaygoers are clamouring to shell out hundreds of euros to work as shepherds for a week as a vacation, seeking tranquility in nature and a chance to disconnect from their busy lives.
In the abode of tigers
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/06/2025
» Jaipur, India's Pink City, is world renowned for its gemstone industry. However, in Jaipur's Nahargarh lurks another one of the subcontinent's gems and its national animal. It is also home to one of India's 58 protected tiger reserves and the majestic Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), among other animals like Asiatic lions.
94 free-roaming iguanas caught in Lop Buri
News, Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» LOP BURI — Wildlife officials captured 94 free-roaming iguanas last week following a drive to control their population on Khao Phraya Doen Dong Mountain in Phatthana Nikhom district, after villagers reported damage to crops.
Nature group blasts cable car project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Seub Nakhasathien Foundation has voiced opposition to the proposed construction of a cable car system in Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province, over concerns that the system could damage the area's fragile ecosystem.
New feasts for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/04/2025
» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening or a drink launch. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning.
What is Ecotourism?
Published on 09/04/2025
» Ecotourism, or ecological tourism, embodies the concept of responsible travel to natural areas, aiming to conserve the environment, uplift local communities, and impart conservation education to visitors. It encourages environmental awareness, cultural respect, and meaningful connections for travelers, highlighting the conservation of natural resources, support for local economies, reduction of carbon footprints, and educational enrichment.
CMU Leads Conservation Efforts to Safeguard Doi Suthep
Published on 21/02/2025
» Over 700 years of history have forged a deep connection between Chiang Mai residents and Doi Suthep, which holds cultural, religious, and spiritual significance. Initially a source of water, timber, and wild resources, Doi Suthep has evolved into one of the country's premier tourist destinations, crucial to the local economy. However, encroachment and damage to its flora and fauna highlight the need for CMU to leverage its expertise and technology to ensure the sustainability of these natural resources.
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.