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New zoning in Rayong shields coastal areas, biodiversity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially designated new marine and coastal protection zones around Koh Phayam in Ranong, citing the area's rich biodiversity and the increasing environmental threats from tourism, fishing and coastal development.
Democrat quits over PM's phone call
News, Published on 01/07/2025
» Divisions within the Democrat Party have resurfaced with LCdr Sutham Rahong resigning as secretary to the natural resources and environment minister over the party's decision to remain with the embattled government.
Chanin urges Democrats to leave govt
Post Reporters, Published on 22/06/2025
» Democrat deputy secretary-general Chanin Rungsang has called on party leader Chalermchai Sri-on to reconsider his decision to stay in the government following the scandal caused by a leaked call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2025
» KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
PWA Wins BEDO Award for Sustainability Excellence
Published on 13/06/2025
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has been honoured with the BEDO Award on Biodiversity & Sustainability, recognising its outstanding performance in the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) initiative. The award was presented by the Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office (Public Organisation), or BEDO, during the Biodiversity Resources and Market Opportunities event, presided over by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on at Ratthaprasasanabhakti Building, Government Complex, Bangkok, on 10 June 2025.
‘Unsafe’ heavy metal levels in northern Thai rivers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Pollution Control Department has confirmed unsafe levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers in northern Thailand, with the contamination traced to upstream mining operations across the border in Shan State of Myanmar.
Panel set up to deal with river pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong has signed an order to establish a special subcommittee to address growing concerns over arsenic and heavy metal contamination in the Kok River, which flows through Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces.
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.
Just 17 Irrawaddy dolphins remain in Songkhla Lake
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» PHATTHALUNG: The critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin population in Songkhla Lake has dropped to just 17, prompting the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to accelerate efforts to save the species and restore the lake's fragile ecosystem.
Park ranger shot dead by pig hunter
News, Published on 13/05/2025
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT – A national park ranger was shot dead on Monday night by a local hunter who later explained that he mistook the ranger for a wild boar.