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Dept wants divers to make e-applications
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2017
» The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department plans to introduce an online application service this year for tourists wanting to go scuba diving.
Satun seaport opponents tell govt to stay away
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/03/2017
» Local representatives opposing the planned construction of Pak Bara deep seaport project in Satun submitted a letter to the government on Wednesday asking that plans to host the first public hearing on the project next Thursday be cancelled.
Govt seeks fix for Krabi plant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/02/2017
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will invite all stakeholders to discuss a solution to unravel "unclear procedures" for the Krabi coal-fired power plant project's environment and health impact assessment studies.
Development project rows may escalate
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/01/2017
» Over the past year, numerous development projects and policies have ended up in conflict between government agencies and local residents. Some of them were put on hold and others are ongoing. For 2017, a number of conflicts have the potential to erupt or at least see an escalation. These include
No trace of Fukushima plant discharge found in Thai seas
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/08/2016
» Thai waters are safe from radioactive contamination discharged by the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in 2011, according to the Office of Atoms for Peace, after five years of monitoring tests.
Activists demand PM stop Egat coal plant bidding
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/08/2016
» Anti-coal-fired power plant activists in Krabi have urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to order the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to stop the bidding process to find companies which will build a coal-fired power plant in Krabi.
NEB puts brakes on port link
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/08/2016
» The National Environment Board (NEB) put the brakes on the controversial Pak Bara-Songkhla railway Monday, following opposition by residents.
Songkhla, Satun locals urge rail halt
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/07/2016
» About 20 residents from southern communities affected by the planned Songkhla-Satun Land Bridge Project handed a petition Thursday to the National Environment Board (NEB) asking it suspend its consideration of a rail freight transport project, a part of the proposed Land Bridge scheme.
Parks Department to curb tourist visits to marine sites
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2016
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will meet tourism operators in Andaman Sea provinces to discuss ways to control tourist numbers amid concerns an influx of visitors is destroying the environment at marine tourism spots.
Struggling Bhumibol dam yet to receive any rainfall
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2016
» Bhumibol dam has not any received water since the rainy season started last Wednesday, the Department of Royal Irrigation (RID) says.