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Dams, mining threaten Mekong, activists say
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/03/2026
» Activists in the Mekong region have called on governments and agencies to take urgent action to protect the river from worsening environmental damage caused by hydropower dams and mining activities.
Food security 'needs unity'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/10/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn stressed the need for collaboration across borders, sectors, and communities to achieve food security, sustainability, and resilience, at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the 2025 regional observance of World Food Day on Oct 16.
Backlash against forest amnesty bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2025
» For decades, the promise of land ownership has been a mainstay in Thai politics.
‘Unsafe’ heavy metal levels in northern Thai rivers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Pollution Control Department has confirmed unsafe levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers in northern Thailand, with the contamination traced to upstream mining operations across the border in Shan State of Myanmar.
Trump cuts hit Thai refugee camps
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/02/2025
» The Public Health Ministry will open a command centre to coordinate with border hospitals over the treatment of refugee patients after the suspension of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) budget.
Attack in Thailand's Deep South pinned on 'active' insurgents
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2024
» NARATHIWAT: The weapons theft and arson at the Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary in Waeng district on Saturday night may be the work of an insurgent group active in several districts of this southern border province, according to a security source.
Ministry steps up screening for mpox
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/08/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up the screening of incoming passengers to prevent an mpox outbreak, according to an official.
Anthrax warning issued after Lao report
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/03/2024
» The Department of Livestock Development is warning the public not to consume uncooked meat after a news report about an anthrax outbreak in Laos was published, according to Kenika Ounjit, a deputy government spokeswoman.
Agencies to combat wildlife trafficking
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2023
» Ratchaburi: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation plans to tighten borders with Thailand's neighbouring countries to prevent illicit wildlife trafficking.
Dept urges seniors to get two booster jabs this year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2023
» The Department of Disease Control is urging senior citizens and individuals with chronic diseases to get two doses of Covid-19 vaccine this year as a precaution against coronavirus infections.