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NACC vows to end encroachment woes
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has vowed to tackle the encroachment of forest reserves and public land in Phuket, admitting some cases still aren't resolved after three decades due to problems enforcing orders in cases involving foreign nationals.
Hotspots lead to Chiang Dao reserve closure
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/04/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ordered the closure of the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chiang Mai province after several man-made hotspots were found in sensitive ecological areas.
Ex-minister Supachai ‘guilty of forest encroachment’
Published on 25/04/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found former deputy agriculture minister Supachai Phosu guilty of severe ethical misconduct in connection with illegal occupation of a forest reserve in Nakhon Phanom province.
For Farm App Battles PM2.5 with Public Help
Published on 26/03/2024
» Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a key supplier of agricultural raw materials to Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), has joined forces with CP Foods' animal feed mills across Thailand to foster public involvement in reporting cornfield burning via the For Farm Application. This initiative seeks to reduce PM2.5 dust emissions from crop burning and is in line with the Charoen Pokphand Group's policy against purchasing or importing corn for animal feed from areas compromised by forest encroachment and burning practices. Animal feed mills, including Lamphun Feed Factory in Lamphun province, Pak Thong Chai Feed Mill, Khok Kruat Feed Mill in Nakhon Ratchasima province, and Phitsanulok Feed Mill in Phitsanulok province, are actively promoting public awareness, encouraging Thais to report incidences of burning through the For Farm App. They stress that all CP Foods' feed mills procure corn from areas not involved in deforestation or burning.
Court orders sacked MP Pareena to pay cost of by-election
Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2024
» Ratchaburi Provincial Court has ordered former MP Pareena Kraikupt to pay the 7.6 million baht cost of the by-election to find her replacement after she was disqualified two years ago.
Beach reclaimed from private firm in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says it is working with other agencies to reclaim land encroached on by a private company on Nui beach in Phuket.
Land reclaimed from private firm in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says it is working with other agencies to reclaim a reserved forest area encroached on by a private company on Nui beach in Phuket.
Authorities target land reform graft
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2024
» An investigation into land encroachment in Khao Yai National Park has been launched, with authorities vowing to seize properties built on plots reserved for landless farmers and punish all officials involved.
House urged to aid Khao Kho dispute
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/03/2024
» Residents of rural communities in Phetchabun's Khao Kho district are petitioning two House committees to intervene in an ongoing dispute regarding the status of the area they occupy.
Khao Yai Park land row will take '2 months' to fix
Published on 03/03/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Sunday the dispute over land plots near Khao Yai National Park shouold be resolved in two months.