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Joint forces to crack down on illegal gold mining
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/11/2025
» A joint operations base will be set up, bringing together national park rangers, border patrol police and army personnel to combat illegal gold mining inside Thong Pha Phum National Park in Kanchanaburi, on the orders of Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Bills giving 'amnesty' to forest encroachers draw flak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Three conservation groups are rallying for public support against two bills they say would grant amnesty to forest encroachers and investors, influential figures or politicians linked with them.
Mangroves credits possible
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) aims to expand mangrove forests by 500,000 rai over the next five years under a financial scheme to empower community conservation efforts.
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.
Camera trap captures endangered cat
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/07/2025
» Rare footage of an endangered Asiatic golden cat has been captured by a camera trap in Khao Luang National Park in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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.
Panel admits Thai land transfer loophole
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/03/2025
» The National Land Policy Committee (NLPC) has acknowledged a loophole in its regulations that has led to illegal land transfers, particularly in areas allocated for the poor.
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.
Forest rangers get submachine guns
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2024
» The Royal Forest Department has bought locally-made weapons from the Ministry of Defence, saying it was the first time the department has obtained modern submachine guns for the protection of over 32 million rai of the country's forest zone.
iCon-linked monk faces land probe
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Royal Forest Department will investigate if the Cherntawan International Meditation Centre, of Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi or V Vajiramedhi in Chiang Rai's Muang district, has encroached forest land.