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Scrap Metal Art Supports Thai Elephant Conservation
Published on 04/04/2025
» Bangkok, April 4, 2025 — Acknowledging the challenges Thai elephants face—including habitat loss, deforestation, and exploitation—Thai Koon Group has collaborated with artist and designer Pin Metal Art to turn scrap metal into artistic masterpieces. Among these creations is the limited-edition “Elephant Hope” lamp, with only 133 pieces available. Launched on April 4, the lamp is part of the “Thaikoon for Thai Elephants” initiative at Style Bangkok Fair 2025, held from April 2–6 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Proceeds, after deducting expenses, will be donated to the Thai Elephant Conservation Foundation.
Danish PM makes ‘unity’ visit to Greenland
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark’s prime minister will aim to shore up a united front with Greenland on Thursday during a visit to the autonomous territory, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to take over.
A world of dinosaurs
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2025
» The gigantic size of dinosaurs has always fascinated people and seeing them up close is an exciting experience. At "Dinolab Bangkok 2025 Jurassic Domination", organised by Japan Anime Movie Thailand and Inception, people can see life-sized dinosaurs created using animatronic techniques.
Growth game plan
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/03/2025
» Re: "TDRI wants govt to upskill workers", (BP, March 10) & "Indonesia's lack of skilled youths hinders growth", (World, March 12).
Ethics in Thailand's elephant tourism?
Published on 23/02/2025
» An elephant experience is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions; however, tourists should exercise caution and adopt ethical practices by refraining from touching the elephants when visiting elephant camps.
Spaniard's death hits elephant camps
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2025
» Elephant camps are one of the most popular destinations among tourists and have played a significant role in the country's tourism industry.
'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2025
» A 22-year-old Spanish tourist died on Friday after being attacked by an elephant she was bathing in Thailand.
'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist in southern Thailand
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2025
» A 22-year-old Spanish tourist died on Friday after being attacked by an elephant she was bathing in Thailand, according to telegraph.co.uk.
Hikers told to take care of own waste
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2024
» Visitors at Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei generated over 4.5 tonnes of waste between Oct 1 and Dec 27, park chief Adison Hemathanon said on Sunday, before urging tourists to dispose their waste to protect the park's natural environment.
Lengthy elephant tusks a health concern
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/11/2024
» An animal welfare group has expressed concern about the possible trimming of Plai Sak Surin’s tusks and whether the elephant might be returned to Sri Lanka to resume his role as a goodwill ambassador.