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Without new toxic waste laws, we stay contaminated
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/04/2014
» Fear of toxic pollution from the recent blazes at a rubbish dump in Samut Prakan's Phraeksa area seem to have disappeared from our collective attention as soon as it disappeared from the headlines. However, the many health risks it poses have not gone away.
Krabi wrestles with coal-fired power plant blues
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 04/04/2014
» Krabi province has been outdoing other provinces in its ability to pull in tourists.
Profits trump protection in environment law
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/03/2014
» Chachoengsao province may not be a hotspot on the environmental radar, particularly compared to its neighbours on the eastern seaboard. Environmental problems in the province — best known for its quality fruit and fish products and budding industrial sector — make headlines only rarely. But that doesn’t mean they should be ignored.
Asean ministers have to heed the Mekong's plight
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 11/03/2014
» When looking at its small size, Don Sahong hydropower dam in Laos’ Champasak district, which will generate 256 megawatts of electricity, may not seems to pose a threat to the ecology of the Mekong River. But it does.
Conservationists join anti-government movement
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/02/2014
» An interesting development to the current anti-government movement is the appearance of several conservationists who have joined “the fight”. Many have shown up around the city to represent villagers affected by development projects initiated by the state, with a joint purpose much more complicated than just to topple the caretaker government.
Top environmental news of 2013
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/01/2014
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) last week released a list of the top 10 environmental new stories of 2013. The list was created from a poll of environmental news reporters. Here's a recap.
Riding high
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 04/06/2013
» Traffic congestion in Bangkok can drive people to jump on their bicycles instead of in their cars, and the increasing number of cyclists also gives way to related businesses _ bicycle shops, clothing and accessories stores catering to bike riders, and magazines dedicated to biking.
Blackout reveals no shortage of protest energy
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 31/05/2013
» Because of the recent epic blackout in the southern region of Thailand, Energy Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal told us that we need a new coal-fired power plant in Krabi and other provinces.
Making the switch
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 28/05/2013
» Let's say you view yourself as a highly environmentally-conscious individual. You eat organic food, ride public transportation and actively recycle your belongings and garbage.
An unbroken record
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/05/2013
» With his thick and coarse fingers, the pen looks too small and out of place in Eiam Sompeng's hand. The shape of his hands and fingers confirm that he is a farmer, through and through.