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The land bridge dilemma
Life, Published on 28/04/2025
» Somjai Yhopkan was among 100 villagers who braved the torrential rain to attend a public meeting at the 3rd Mangrove Forest Research Centre in a hilly area of lush Ranong province.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Coconuts get pricier as poor weather drives global shortage
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - When Mohamad Fahmi Faat’s family in Kuala Lumpur prepared only half their usual amount of food for recent Eid al-Fitr celebrations, he blamed an ongoing shortage of coconuts, a staple ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, ponder Church's future
AFP, Published on 24/04/2025
» BAODING, China - In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China’s Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for their weekly meeting, the day after Pope Francis died.
Rare durians and premium fruits come to Siam Paragon
Life, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/04/2025
» Rare durian varieties and premium fruits from across the country will take centre stage during Siam Paragon Tropical Fruit Parade 2025, which will take place at Parc Paragon of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, from tomorrow until May 5.
Patients with leprosy face lasting stigma in Ethiopia
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» ADDIS ABABA — Tilahun Wale not only lost his right foot to leprosy -- a disease that still affects thousands in Ethiopia -- he also lost his family.
Cambodian canal's impact on Mekong questioned
Published on 23/04/2025
» HANOI - The authority overseeing the transnational Mekong River wants Cambodia to share a feasibility study on the impact of a planned China-backed canal that would divert water from the rice-growing floodplains of Vietnam's Mekong Delta to the Gulf of Thailand.
Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2025
» PHNOM PENH — Cambodia should share a feasibility study on the impact of a planned China-backed canal that would divert water from the rice-growing floodplains of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, said the body overseeing the transnational river.
Trump tariffs threaten to pile more pain on Thailand's rice sector
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2025
» NAKHON PATHOM — Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worried for her family of nine when rice prices in the world's second-largest exporter of the staple crashed this year after India resumed exports.
Egg price rises hurting consumers, traders alike
News, Published on 21/04/2025
» The price of eggs has been increasing, affecting both consumers and businesses as they bear the rising costs.