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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.
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.
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.
Princess adds touch of couture to opera classic
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2024
» The archive of Sirivannavari Haute Couture, also known for its sophisticated designs tailored for the modern working woman, has been transformed into Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya's own masterpiece production of the world-class opera Madama Butterfly. This spectacular performance celebrates His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday on July 28.
Dept vows to end macaque menace 'soon'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/04/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will start relocating macaques which have laid siege to parts of downtown Lop Buri out of the city as soon as the designated holding facility is ready, DNP chief Athapol Charoenshunsa said on Monday.
Activists urge UN, other countries to reject Land Bridge scheme
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2024
» A group of local activists has petitioned the United Nations and several foreign embassies to reject the government’s Land Bridge megaproject, saying the project would violate the human rights of residents in the affected areas.
New zoo starting to take shape
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/08/2023
» PATHUM THANI: The new zoo in Thanya Buri district will have its soft launch by early 2026, says the Zoological Park Organization (ZPO).
New app lets people book Covid shots
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2021
» The Ministry of Public Health will next month be launching "Mor Prom," a phone app that lets people book their Covid-19 vaccines.
Deal struck to reduce plastics use
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2020
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) is collaborating with food delivery service providers to reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Tour operators to get marine park quotas
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/06/2020
» Prospects for the reopening of marine national parks look promising after the Environment Minister noted that local tourism operators will be given quotas for how many visitors can visit each park.