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Curbs on development urged
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2012
» Thailand should curb its industrial development as it has ruined the country's natural resources and environment, environmental advocates say.
Waste strategy could save billions of baht, boost jobs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2012
» A strategy known as the "3Rs" _ reduce, reuse and recycle _ to deal with waste and garbage problems could save billions of baht a year, the Pollution Control Department says.
Dept downplays compo call
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/06/2012
» Victims seeking compensation for lead poisoning at Klity Creek could be confused into thinking their claims had been successful after remarks by Judge-Commissioner of Justice Phanuphan Chairat, the Pollution Control Department says.
Cleaner water likely for poor housing communities
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2012
» The National Housing Authority yesterday signed an agreement with the Wastewater Management Authority that is expected to lead to cleaner water in low-income communities throughout Thailand.
Scientists enthuse about benefits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2012
» Scientists have expressed disappointment over the delay in the government's response to Nasa's request to use U-tapao airport as a base for a climate study.
Nerves tighten as rains loom
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/06/2012
» Nervously watching the skies, the residents of Bangkok and surrounding provinces are living in fear and trepidation as the next rainy season starts to darken their horizon.
Barriers to 'spare cities, cause higher water levels elsewhere'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/06/2012
» Bangkok and nearby cities are likely to be spared from severe flooding this year but mushrooming flood barriers could cause higher water levels than last year in certain areas, a group of Thai-based consulting firms predict.
Private firms to manage tourism services
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/06/2012
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will go ahead with its plan for private sector operators to manage tourism services in national parks across the country.
Vets treat sick temple turtles, fish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2012
» A large number of animals released at a temple as part of merit-making activities have been suffering from health problems due to poor living conditions, veterinarians said.
Expert warns new barriers will make flooding worse
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/06/2012
» Large-scale construction of flood prevention walls along the Chao Phraya River could make any future flooding far worse than last year, a water management expert at the Hydro and Agro Information Institute said.