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Satellite data helps cut PM2.5
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/01/2026
» Satellite-driven pollution models are delivering tangible gains in the fight against PM2.5, reducing fire hotspots and burned areas in pilot provinces and underscoring the role of data and technology in improving air quality, according to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Stemming the floodwaters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» Last year, floods in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province caused economic losses in the millions.
Rubber tree title deed plan to help farmers get loans
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will officially launch a rubber tree title deed initiative next week so that farmers who have legally cultivated rubber trees on their land can use them as collateral for loans from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
Breaking cycle of forest land grabs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand’s efforts to address landlessness among its population has been a priority for multiple administrations. One key strategy has been allocating forest land to those in need. However, a significant portion of beneficiaries reside in forest zones classified as state-owned property, creating challenges in balancing land distribution with environmental conservation.
Eco-friendly farming aims to heal forests
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2025
» Over the past few years, the majority of forest land in Nan province has been turned into single-crop plantations to support the livelihoods of more than 150,000 local households whose farming activities involve burning and deforesting.
Top environmental issues of 2024: Kingdom's ecology under attack
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» Environmental issues damaged Thai society and the economy in a number of ways in 2024.
PCD outlines new plan to fight haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/10/2024
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) revealed its pollution control plans for next year, which aim to lower nationwide hotspots by at least 30%.
Nations can curb transboundary floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/09/2024
» The government must closely work with neighbouring countries to improve the management of the Mekong River to reduce economic damage and loss of life during floods in the future, the International Rivers Network says.
P-Move defends 'encroachers'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/09/2024
» The People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has urged the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to hold back on designating new national parks while arguing that the conflicts inside Thap Lan National Park should be resolved by prioritising the harmonious coexistence between people and nature.
Asean targets haze-free peatlands by 2030
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2024
» The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) is aiming to establish peatland areas in the Asean region as haze-free zones by 2030.