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Skeleton points to prehistoric life
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2025
» The recent discovery of an ancient human skeleton, estimated to be at least 29,000 years old, in Prachuap Khiri Khan proves that the area which is now Thailand was inhabited by humans in the Old Stone Age.
Rare bee is spotted for the first time in this country
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/04/2024
» Himalayan giant honey bees have been found in Thailand for the first time, prompting experts to proclaim the find was proof the country has a perfect ecological system for rare species.
Study sheds light on log coffins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/02/2024
» DNA decoding from 33 pieces of ancient human bones and teeth found at Iron Age Log Coffin sites in Mae Hong Son province is showing a link between prehistoric communities and modern ethnic groups in the region, according to an expert.
Tham Luang dares tourists to visit 'Chamber 3'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2023
» CHIANG RAI: Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district has officially opened Chamber 3 for visitors to get a glimpse of how the rescue mission for the 12 members of the "Wild Boar" football team and their coach, trapped in the cave for 18 days following a heavy downpour five years ago, took place.
Staff transferred after Naga Cave congestion
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2022
» BUENG KAN: Officials overseeing the entrance of Naga Cave have been transferred and some guides banned, after the famous attraction at Phu Langka National Park was flooded with visitors over the weekend.
FDA ready for key role
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2021
» It is hoped the fight against against Covid-19 is entering its penultimate chapter as vaccines become available and countries begin inoculating their population.
Bats face checks over virus fears
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/01/2020
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation plans to screen cave bats amid health concerns after the creatures might be linked to the outbreak of the deadly Wuhan coronavirus in China.
Thailand on ancient migration corridor
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/09/2019
» A study on two spotted hyena teeth that were found in the southern province of Krabi two years ago has confirmed a theory that the southern region was dominated by savannah vegetation 200,000 years ago, according to a fossil expert from Chulalongkorn University.
Undersea trail set to open soon
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/05/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is nearly ready to open an underwater trail, said to be the first of its kind in the country, at Mu Ko Chumphon National Park in the South.
Cash-spinner or death trap?
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/07/2018
» The dark, unpleasant smell and twisted passages inside a typical cave might not look too alluring, and the Department of Mineral Resources might even agree with you, given the paucity of cave experts on staff.