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Thailand fast-tracks its net-zero pledge by 15 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2025
» Thailand has accelerated its climate ambition by committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 -- some 15 years earlier than previously planned, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Siam Kubota tackles daily food waste
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2025
» Food waste and leftovers should no longer be part of the Thai dining culture if the country is serious about tackling greenhouse gas emissions, says Siam Kubota, which has unveiled a new campaign urging people to finish every meal.
Climate bill the key to hub aspirations, says Suchart
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2025
» A climate change bill is key if Thailand is to achieve its commitment to greenhouse gas reductions and become a regional hub for carbon credits, according to the new Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
Thailand draws up historic first climate change bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's first climate change bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of this year, with the establishment of a national climate fund as a central mechanism to support the country's transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a low-carbon society, according to the Department of Climate Change and Environment.
Silk-screen nets to filter contaminants in Kok River
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/08/2025
» The Department of Water Resources plans to install silk-screen nets along the Kok River to filter heavy-metal-contaminated sediment from upstream rare-earth mining activities in Myanmar.
Thailand's gold card healthcare scheme 'not in crisis'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday that the 30-baht "gold card" Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme is not facing a financial crisis, emphasising its stability with reserve funds for hospitals totalling 46 billion baht after liabilities.
Search on to save whale shark
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2025
» Authorities have launched a search and rescue operation after a whale shark was spotted entangled in fishing gear debris near Richelieu Rock in the Surin Islands marine park on Sunday.
Senate rejects use of fine mesh nets
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/02/2025
» The Senate voted to ban the use of all types of purse seine nets with meshes smaller than 2.5cm for night fishing, prompting the Lower House's fisheries bill to be sent back to MPs for reconsideration.
AI to help raise access to quality education
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/11/2024
» BURI RAM - The Ministry of Education is calling on schools nationwide to improve the quality of their teaching to align with the latest technology including artificial intelligence, according to Deputy Education Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.
Star baby hippo Moo Deng gets Thai COP29 spot
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/11/2024
» Thailand is launching a Thailand Pavilion to showcase the country’s initiatives and discussions on climate change, with souvenirs and activities inspired by Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo set to feature at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan.