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Mekong rapid blasting 'likely to backfire'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2017
» Thailand stands to lose more than it gains from its decision to join China in blowing up rapids in the Mekong River to ease the passage of large shipping vessels, says a fellow from the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Prawit delays parks road expansion
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/12/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has put the brakes on an expansion project for Highway No.12 which will cut through Nam Nao National Park in Phetchabun.
Chatchai intent on using S44 for dam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2016
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chatchai Sarikulya has shrugged off growing opposition to his suggested invocation of Section 44 of the interim charter to press ahead with the controversial Mae Wong dam project in Nakhon Sawan.
Regime risks Mae Wong backlash
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 06/09/2016
» First it was speculation. Then, it became more real. The Mae Wong dam saga is probably making a comeback.And it may put an end to the marriage between the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and the regime's staunch supporters who staged a campaign against the project during the previous government.
Protest threat if dam plan goes to cabinet
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/09/2016
» A leader of the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation conservation group has vowed to launch a protest if a proposal to approve the Mae Wong dam in Nakhon Sawan goes before cabinet.
Root-and-branch activism
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/06/2016
» Yellowed and parched: These are images of denuded mountains in many of Thailand's northern provinces that have sparked a nationwide debate on forest encroachment and environmental conservation. Many urban dwellers were shocked to see such a state of deforestation, and they feel there must be something that they -- and everyone -- can do to help.
Southern wildfire damages key swamp forest
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2016
» Firefighters are still trying to contain a forest fire that has expanded to cause more damage in Narathiwat, including Phru Toh Daeng, since it erupted more than two weeks ago.
Highway to the danger list?
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/03/2016
» Activist Srisuwan Janya was stunned by the number of fallen and missing trees by the roadside of Highway 304, which cuts through the Unesco World Heritage-listed Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex.
Phu Kradueng cable car plan revived
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/02/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked authorities to "carefully consider the controversial 4.4-km Phu Kradueng cable car project" and make sure it is based on the "real needs" of the people.