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Thai year of environmental upheaval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.
High costs, low awareness hinder sustainable rice sales
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2025
» High investment costs, uncertain market positioning and the absence of a clear government policy are preventing Thai rice farmers from fully embracing sustainable practices, according to the Rice Exporters' Association.
230k tilapia exported before ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2024
» According to a leaked Fisheries Department document, 11 companies exported 230,000 blackchin tilapia fish to 17 countries from 2013 to 2016 before a ban was implemented, raising questions about what may have happened to any leftover stock.
Thai food producers take on the world
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thai food products may be popular in international markets but still need strong support from state agencies to secure trademarks in foreign countries, said food exporter Srichanok Wattanasiri.
Sick dugong 'cause for deep alarm'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2024
» An emaciated and fatigued dugong was sighted last week near Trang's Koh Libong, a renowned habitat for this marine mammal.
Sri Lankan mahout honoured by royals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2023
» Their Majesties the King and Queen presented a gift to a Sri Lankan mahout who took care of the ailing Thai elephant Sak Surin, now in 30-day quarantine in Lampang province, after being flown from Sri Lanka on July 2.
Kingdom set to repatriate sick elephant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2023
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has set aside a 19-million-baht budget to repatriate an ailing Thai elephant called Sak Surin from Sri Lanka next month, according to minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
'E-certs' a boon for exporters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2023
» Thailand is to adopt its own "ePhyto" system for plants and plant products, enabling Thai exporters to apply for digital certificates online while saving time and money compared to the paper-based system.
Food chain 'must change'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2022
» The government is investing to accelerate food system transformation with a focus on knowledge and technology-based investment in a bid to ensure the country's food security, while reaffirming its commitment to the UN's framework through the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model.
PM pledges more cash if virus returns
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/09/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised to give more special grants to health volunteers if the country suffers a second wave of Covid-19 infections.