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Monks caught in poaching scandal
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 03/06/2024
» Sex and money scandals among rogue monks are old news, barely raising an eyebrow any more. What's grabbing headlines now? Monks involved in wildlife poaching.
Premium fruits come to The Mall Lifestore
Life, Published on 20/05/2024
» Gourmet Market and Gourmet Eats are organising Gourmet Fruit First, which brings the finest fruity flavours of the season to all branches of The Mall Lifestore and Emsphere, until June 23.
Orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat wound
Reuters, Published on 04/05/2024
» JAKARTA - In June 2022, a male Sumatran orangutan named Rakus sustained a facial wound below the right eye, apparently during a fight with another male orangutan at the Suaq Balimbing research site, a protected rainforest area in Indonesia. What Rakus did three days later really caught the attention of scientists.
Forest fires rage, PM2.5 levels high
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 16/04/2024
» Fire-fighting resources are being mobilised in Chiang Mai to combat more than 15 forest fires, some of which have been raging for three days, local authorities say.
Nation marks Thai Elephant Day
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2024
» Thailand's Western Forest Complex is regarded as the largest wildlife hub in the country. It contains an abundant food chain system for predators and prey alike and is also home to several protected species, including the elephant, an enduring symbol of the nation.
Reforestation seen as only viable smog solution
Dave Kendall, Published on 01/04/2024
» Northern Thailand's chronic smog problem is usually blamed on burning crop waste, villagers burning wooded areas to pick mushrooms and vehicle emissions. The solutions, we are told, involve regulations and enforcement.
Meet five changemakers
Life, Published on 23/02/2024
» Rolex recently announced the laureates for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2023, naming five pioneers whose ambitious projects will help improve lives while protecting the planet for future generations.
Park land dispute sparks controversy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation is upset by the Agricultural Land Reform Office's (Alro) intention to grant land rights within Khao Yai National Park to farmers, arguing against the use of fertile forestry zones for agriculture.
Water expert champions forest plantation idea
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/02/2024
» A water expert is confident Thailand can fend off the severe consequences of climate change by planting more forests on vacant lands.
Activists say dam plans threatens forest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/11/2023
» Conservationists have opposed a plan to build seven dams in Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri, saying the project will devastate 16,000 rai of land in the Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai forest area.