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EU proposes mandatory microchips for dogs and cats
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - Compulsory microchipping, as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking, are among a set of new rules to protect cats and dogs that European lawmakers are due to vote on Thursday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 6-12
Guru, Published on 06/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thai elephant sanctuary offers animals abused in tourist industry relief in retirement
Published on 27/05/2025
» At the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have found the best way to beat the scorching May heat: by taking a dip in the pool followed by a mud bath.
EU downgrades protection of wolves
AFP, Published on 08/05/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - European Union lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to downgrading wolf protections in the bloc, which will allow hunting to resume under strict criteria.
Thai Union Secures $150M ADB Blue Loan for Sustainability
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – May 8, 2025 –Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry, has secured a landmark US$150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)—the first such financing in Thailand’s seafood sector. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable finance in aquaculture, reinforcing Thai Union’s commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood production, and climate resilience.
Lesser spotted leopards in peril
News, Published on 05/05/2025
» In light of Saturday's International Leopard Day, we need to raise an urgent question: How long can we "celebrate" an event that now marks a countdown to the day these majestic creatures go extinct and become a thing of the past?
Thailand sets out tactics for US tariff talks
Published on 08/04/2025
» Thailand plans to revamp its import duty structure and non-trade barriers as it prepares for talks with the United States to lessen the impact of a 36% tariff on its exports, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Nepal community efforts revive red panda population
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» TāPLEJUNG — Nepali police officer Jiwan Subba still feels pangs of regret decades after he bludgeoned a strange creature he found wandering in his barn, not realising it was an endangered red panda.
Milking Moo Deng
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/03/2025
» Re: "Minister rejects criticism over hippo's welfare", (BP, Feb 26).
Ethics in Thailand's elephant tourism?
Published on 23/02/2025
» An elephant experience is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions; however, tourists should exercise caution and adopt ethical practices by refraining from touching the elephants when visiting elephant camps.