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Rare animals thriving in Kanchanaburi park
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 02/09/2025
» Kanchanaburi: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has released new images from camera traps showing rare animals thriving in Khao Laem National Park in Kanchanaburi, highlighting the success of conservation efforts in the Western Forest Complex.
No dam approval at Unesco site, DNP says
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has confirmed that no dam construction has been approved within or adjacent to the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Crunch time for Phumtham
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2025
» New interior minister, and current acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, is a man who can make tough decisions. His recent record includes the decision to return Uyghurs to China early this year, as demanded by Beijing. Last month, he approved a long-delayed, controversial submarine procurement from China -- a call that even junta leader-cum-prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha shied away from.
Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» KAMPHAENG PHET - In the thick, steamy forests of western Thailand, 20 skittish sambar deer dart from an enclosure into the undergrowth -- unaware they may find themselves in the jaws of one of the habitat's 200 or so endangered tigers.
Senate seeks debate on border rift
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Senate is set to convene a general debate to question the government over its handling of ongoing tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.
PWA Wins BEDO Award for Sustainability Excellence
Published on 13/06/2025
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has been honoured with the BEDO Award on Biodiversity & Sustainability, recognising its outstanding performance in the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) initiative. The award was presented by the Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office (Public Organisation), or BEDO, during the Biodiversity Resources and Market Opportunities event, presided over by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on at Ratthaprasasanabhakti Building, Government Complex, Bangkok, on 10 June 2025.
Studio Ghibli marks 40 years, but future looks uncertain
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» TOKYO - Japan's Studio Ghibli turns 40 this month with two Oscars and legions of fans young and old won over by its complex plots and fantastical hand-drawn animation.
King Rama VI play shines as a grand opera
Life, Published on 13/05/2025
» It has been 25 years since National Artist Somtow Sucharitkul was commissioned to compose an opera based on the much-loved play Madanabadha by King Vajiravudh, Rama VI. The play is dedicated to the king's wife Queen Indrasakdi Sachi who, in a remarkable tie-in, also happens to be maestro Somtow's great-aunt.
Endangered Malayan tiger spotted again in southern Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 04/05/2025
» YALA: Wildlife authorities have confirmed a rare sighting of the endangered Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) in Bang Lang National Park in this southern province, marking another major milestone in the country’s conservation efforts.
Tourism push for three Unesco sites
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/04/2025
» Nakhon Ratchasima: A campaign has been launched to promote trips to the three Unesco heritage sites in this province to boost tourism and the overall economy.