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Reforestation seen as only viable smog solution
Dave Kendall, Published on 01/04/2024
» Northern Thailand's chronic smog problem is usually blamed on burning crop waste, villagers burning wooded areas to pick mushrooms and vehicle emissions. The solutions, we are told, involve regulations and enforcement.
Experts pour cold water on rewards for busting forest burners
Published on 21/03/2024
» As toxic smog continues to choke much of the country, Chiang Mai Governor Nirat Sitthithaworn’s plan to give 10,000 baht rewards to people who report fire starters in forested areas – if it leads to a conviction - has received a lukewarm response from experts in the field.
New cannabis bill 'restricts freedoms'
Dave Kendall, Published on 03/02/2024
» The new cannabis bill grinding its way through parliament toughens penalties and includes jail terms for growing, selling and importing without a licence and for marketing and advertising the drug that was delisted as a narcotic in June 2022.
New cannabis bill is ‘knee-jerk reaction’: campaigner
Published on 19/01/2024
» The new cannabis control bill is a face-saving move in response to a public perception that marijuana usage has spiralled out of control, according to cannabis right activist and entrepreneur Chokwan Kitty Chopaka.
Anti-wildlife trafficking crusader Galster in live Q&A Monday
Published on 18/12/2023
» According to the United Nations, about 100 species of plants and animals go extinct every day, and 1 million are on the brink.
Ban wildlife trade to prevent next pandemic: campaigner
Dave Kendall, Published on 04/12/2023
» The illegal commercial wildlife trade must be eradicated to prevent the next pandemic, says an anti-trafficking campaigner, and even the legal trade should be banned.
Chiang Mai seeks solution to smog
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2023
» As the smog season draws nearer, Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the government to accelerate the passage of the Clean Air Act and implement other mechanisms to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector.
Respect nature, pleads wildlife trafficking cop
Dave Kendall, Published on 17/10/2023
» 'We need to have a better balance between humans and nature," said anti-wildlife trafficking officer Pol Col Wanpichit Wattanasakmonta.
Bitcoin booms and crypto conundrums
Dave Kendall, Published on 21/08/2023
» A plethora of issues divide opinion in 2023, but there are few more polarising subjects than cryptocurrencies.
Thaksin 'flabbergasted' by Chuvit's secret-coalition claim
Online Reporters, Published on 29/05/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he was left flabbergasted by the allegation by whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit of a "secret deal" for the Pheu Thai Party to form a coalition government with former parties in the government bloc.