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Cancelled e-tickets stir public doubt
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) yesterday clarified its decision to scrap an e-ticket system at six national parks, saying the system was not fully ready.
Park shortlisted for Unesco honour
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2023
» Phangnga: Thailand has convinced the World Heritage commitee to accept its nomination of the Andaman Sea Natural Reserves of Thailand to be named on Unesco's World Heritage list by the year 2025.
Proud defenders of the forest
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/01/2020
» Khao Sok forest complex is considered the Guilin of Thailand for its picturesque mix of limestone cliffs and untouched forests jutting out of the still waters of Ratchaprapha dam.
The Beach's Maya Bay on Phi Phi to shut down
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2018
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has ordered the closure of the world-class tourist site Maya Bay of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park in Krabi province.
Bleached coral reefs to heal by 2022
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/02/2018
» Severely bleached coral reefs in Phang Nga will recover by 2022, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources said Wednesday.
Parks prepare for medical emergencies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/12/2017
» Nakhon Ratchasima: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation assured yesterday it has prepared emergency medical services for New Year revellers who may face sudden illness or injuries while visiting national parks across the country.
Turtle power on wane as trawlers take toll
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/12/2017
» The "Tao Mafueng" or leatherback sea turtle, the largest of all living turtles, is on the verge of extinction from the Thai sea, according the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
The man who talks trash
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/11/2017
» Whenever problems about marine conservation -- garbage in national parks, slaughtering of sea creatures or problems with coral reefs -- have arisen, the first or perhaps only name which comes to mind is that of Asst Prof Thon Thamrongnawasawat.
Phuket resort deeds under fire
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/08/2014
» The Land Department has vowed to nullify land deeds for 14 luxury resorts in Phuket's Sirinath National Park if they are found to have been acquired illegally.
Plan to halt coastal erosion to focus on Andaman, Gulf
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/07/2014
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is set to revise its multi-billion anti-coastal erosion plan and submit it to the new cabinet by October.