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Snake encounter reported every 15 minutes in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/08/2022
» Staff at the 199 emergency hotline say they get a call for help with snakes every 15 minutes on average, with about 60,000 snake removals taking place each year.
Premchai gets 16 months in jail
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2019
» KANCHANABURI: Construction billionaire Premchai Karnasuta was sentenced to 16 months in jail for illegal possession of a dead pheasant and weapons, and supporting poaching.
Parks Department chief probed for 'funds misuse'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 18/06/2018
» The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is investigating a complaint against the chief of Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) for alleged malfeasance over his handling of public funds back in 2010.
Black leopard soup confirmed in poaching case
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2018
» Expert analysis has confirmed that meat and bones from a black leopard were found in a pot of soup at the illegal campsite of Premchai Karnasuta and his companions in a wildlife sanctuary in Kanchanaburi.
401 new laws without meaningful public participation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2017
» New constitution calls for thorough public participation in law-making but no meaningful public participation in lawmaking under military regime.
Uncle Fatty: Famed big eater of the monkey world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2017
» Shocking eating habits of this famous monkey led to his relocation to a wildlife rescue center to check on his health.
Royal Funeral Urn: Skilled craftsmen recruited from public
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/11/2016
» Royal Urn will be fifth, with a unique & distinct design. Royal Urns for Kings, Queens & Princes are never the same.
Royal cremation wood selected
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Royal Household Bureau has selected four out 19 sandalwood varieties from Kui Buri National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan to be used in the royal cremation ceremony for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Sanam Luang, a wildlife official said.
Winter is here, officially
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/11/2016
» As cool weather arrives, travel plans to cool places in northern Thailand are being made. Doi Inthanon hit 8 degrees celsius at the peak.
Lumpini Park lizard removal nets 40
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2016
» The large media presence was blamed for the BMA's failure to catch any monitor lizards yesterday morning, but in quieter circumstances in the afternoon, officials managed to catch and remove 40 of the animals. (Video included)