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Family, friends mourn slain rally-goer Sutin Tharatin
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 04/02/2014
» 'Any karma that may have caused you trouble, Sutin, either in front of or behind you, either with or without intention, please forgive us for the sake of our peace and the pureness of your spirit. May your spirit go to heaven and rest in peace," said a monk in front of a coffin.
545,000 sign web petition to stop bill
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 06/11/2013
» An online petition to gather one million signatures to stop the amnesty bill has drawn more than 545,000 supporters in less than two weeks.
Dam activist hits the road ... all 388km of it
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 15/09/2013
» At the age of 45, environmental activist Sasin Chalermlarp admits that embarking on the most physically gruelling mission of his life is ''not fun at all''.
Panel gears up to push legal cases against encroaching forest resorts
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 18/08/2013
» Renewed efforts are under way by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to tackle the problem of resorts encroaching on protected forest areas after efforts were stalled by constant changes of personnel in the National Parks Department.
PTT president thought slick under control
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 02/08/2013
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC) president Bowon Vongsinudom has admitted he wrongly believed the oil spill off Rayong was under control when he inspected the slick on Sunday.
Ranger benefits get a boost
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 01/08/2013
» The National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department will beef up training and social security for park rangers in the face of increasing poaching and logging threats.
Park rangers train sights on logging gang targets
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 07/07/2013
» Senior park ranger Chatchai Laikrathok successfully finished his shooting training course yesterday _ most of his bullets, however, failed to hit their paper target 10m away.
Klity creek on edge over new mine study
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 26/05/2013
» A feasibility study into old mines in Kanchanaburi has raised fears among villagers, still struggling with the Klity Creek disaster, that they will be reopened and degrade the environment even further.
Lab leads charge in smuggling struggle
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 10/03/2013
» As organised wildlife smuggling syndicates adopt advanced tactics to evade police, authorities say the latest forensic technology has helped put officers back on the front foot.
DiCaprio blasts Thai ivory sales
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 20/02/2013
» Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has urged Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to ban every type of ivory trade.