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Activists urge UN, other countries to reject Land Bridge scheme
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2024
» A group of local activists has petitioned the United Nations and several foreign embassies to reject the government’s Land Bridge megaproject, saying the project would violate the human rights of residents in the affected areas.
Storm clouds brewing, PM2.5 worsens
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/03/2023
» Thunderstorms, strong winds and hail are expected in the North, Northeast, East and the Central Region including Bangkok, from Sunday to Tuesday as the country transitions to the summer season.
Storm Sonca hits Thailand Saturday
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/10/2022
» The Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned people in the Northeast, the East and the Central regions of heavy rain as Tropical Storm Sonca hits Thailand on Saturday.
Two storms unlikely to hit Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/10/2021
» Two major storms in the West Pacific are not moving toward Thailand but may cause heavy rain here, said the chief of the Hydro Informatics Institute.
Widespread storms tipped until Tuesday
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2021
» Sudden summer storms, gusty winds and even hail are expected in the Northeast, East, North, Central and upper South from Saturday until Tuesday.
107 reservoirs brace for more monsoon rain
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2018
» As many as 107 reservoirs are approaching maximum holding capacity as technicians race against time to drain them before further monsoons hit the country later this month.
Scaling back a scaly threat
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/09/2017
» Signatories of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) agreed to move all eight species of pangolin into Appendix I, up from the previous status of Appendix II, at the last Conference of the Parties (CoP 17) held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The move is an acknowledgment of the fact that the species of anteater now faces a critical risk of extinction due to a rise in poaching and higher demand from consumers.
Heatwave set to end as wet season begins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/04/2016
» The nation should get some relief from the sweltering weather next month as the rainy season begins, the Meteorological Department says.
32 provinces on storm alert
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/10/2015
» Residents in 32 provinces are being warned to brace for heavy downpours today as tropical storm Mujigae is due to make landfall in northern Vietnam.
Farmers to get crisis water deliveries
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2014
» The Department of Royal Irrigation has promised to provide enough water for farmers this year despite predictions of low rainfall levels.