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Maya Bay 'a haven' for blacktip reef sharks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has confirmed that Maya Bay is a vital nursery ground for blacktip reef sharks after a recent survey recorded an unusually high concentration of the species.
'More rain on way, but no 2011 repeat'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of continued rainfall until Oct 15, although the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has expressed confidence that there is no risk of flooding reaching 2011 levels.
6-year-olds now vaping, survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2025
» A recent nationwide survey by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) exposed alarming trends in e-cigarette use among children and youth, with the youngest new user reported as being just six years old.
6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2025
» KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
3 herbs earn special status
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2025
» Three of Thailand's most common medicinal herbs -- phlai, black ginger and kratom -- have been listed as the herbs of the year for 2025 by the National Herbal Medicines Policy Committee.
6 marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will officially launch a fully implemented e-ticket system at six major marine national parks on Oct 15, coinciding with the start of the tourist season.
Thai cabinet approves snake exports
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/04/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet has lifted a decades-long ban on exporting snakes, in a bid to boost the country’s economy and curb the illegal trade in the reptiles.
Tigress and cubs spotted in Tak sanctuary
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2025
» A tigress and two cubs were recently photographed in Tak's Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, the latest sign of progress in Thailand's efforts to preserve the threatened species, especially in the Western Forest Complex.
Dengue jab trial to begin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health will launch a dengue vaccination trial in Nakhon Phanom province next month. If successful, the vaccine will be included in the universal healthcare scheme, says Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
China backs Thai tech for lunar mission
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/02/2025
» The cabinet has approved a collaboration between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to develop a space environment monitoring device designed by Thai researchers, according to minister Supamas Isarabhakdi.