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Nestlé Marks 10 Years of Water Stewardship
Published on 11/07/2025
» Ayutthaya, July 8, 2025 — Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. is marking the 10th anniversary of its Nestlé Waters Cares for Water project, a long-term sustainability initiative centred on the Khanom Jeen canal in Ayutthaya Province. Led by Nestlé Pure Life, the project adopts a holistic water stewardship model based on three core pillars: Educate, Protect, and Restore. Over the past decade, the initiative has successfully regenerated both the quantity and quality of local water resources while enhancing biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of surrounding communities. The site was recently selected as a national pilot location for Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), underscoring its significance as a model for sustainable freshwater conservation in Thailand.
Mitr Phol Champions 4Rs Model for Water Sustainability
Published on 25/06/2025
» As climate change intensifies, seasonal patterns have become increasingly erratic, leading to more frequent and severe droughts and floods, as well as rising temperatures. Meanwhile, global water demand continues to grow — driven by population increases and rising consumption — placing mounting pressure on already limited water resources. “Water” is rapidly becoming a critical risk to both human well-being and economic stability. Recognising the urgency of this challenge, the United Nations has designated June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to raise global awareness and promote collective action to protect the environment and natural resources.
Cabinet approves B115 billion for stimulus projects
Published on 24/06/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet has approved projects worth 115 billion baht, ranging from road building to tourism promotion, as the government seeks to spur the sluggish economy to offset the impact of US tariffs.
TCMA Turns Disused Mines into Water Resources
Published on 16/06/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is advancing its initiative in support of government policy to address flooding and drought by maximising water use in mining areas—so-called ‘Water-Mining for Community’. The goal is to create shared value through sustainable water management and deliver innovative water resource solutions that benefit local communities and support long-term economic growth.
Smoke vs smog
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/06/2025
» I did chortle at Mr Cruikshank's complaint that the smoking room door in Chiang Mai being left open exposed passengers to "risks, including cancer".
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
News, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
Rock and ice prevent rescue work after Swiss glacier collapse
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» FERDEN (SWITZERLAND) - Swiss authorities said Thursday that rock and ice piles from a collapsed glacier that destroyed a village were preventing emergency services from working, but that they were cautiously optimistic no more homes were at risk.
Collapsing glacier buries Swiss village
Published on 29/05/2025
» WILER, Switzerland - The army was deployed and rescue specialists were airlifted in to search for a man still missing on Thursday after a huge chunk of a glacier crashed down a mountain in Switzerland, burying much of a picturesque Swiss Alpine village.
Pilatus Marine forecasts 15-20% uptick in income
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/05/2025
» Greater demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and olefin gas is expected to increase the revenue of MAI-listed Pilatus Marine, Thailand's largest LPG transport service provider, by 15-20% this year despite global economic uncertainties.
Adequate water in Lam Takhong reservoir for next 2 months
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 07/05/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - There is enough water in Lam Takhong reservoir to ensure adequate tap water for five nearby districts for the next two months, a senior official said on Wednesday.