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Delayed ban a death sentence for Thai dugongs
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/08/2019
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has finally woken up to the plight of critically endangered dugongs by turning Marium, the nation's sweetheart, into a poster child.
Toxic chemicals ban needs political will
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/08/2019
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on is the only minister who has three deputies, each of whom has been working hard to boost their popularity and seek budgets to finance their projects.
Toxic farming chemicals acid test for new govt
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/06/2019
» The return to Thai-style democracy will almost certainly see horse-trading among the coalition partners as they scramble for A-grade ministerial postings. For those who are accustomed to Thai politics, the reemergence of this political zeitgeist is hardly a surprise.
No more monkeying around
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 02/06/2018
» Bang Khunthian district is the only one out of 50 districts in Bangkok which lies on the coast. Thus, people often visit the district to enjoy fresh seafood products — especially crabs in the restaurants dotted along the Bang Khunthian-Chai Talay road which runs from Rama II Road towards the seafront.
River diversion raises concern
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 26/02/2018
» Conservationists have raised concern that the state's 40 billion plan to divert water from the Salween River's tributaries into the Chao Phraya River is not economically viable and will be detrimental to the environment.
Can Thailand meet the challenges of 2018?
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 06/01/2018
» The military government ended 2017 by saying that this year -- supposedly its last in power -- it will wage war on poverty.