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Sale of state enterprise land in Bang Na halted
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has halted the sale of land in Bang Na district of Bangkok belonging to the Forest Industry Organization (FIO), saying it had been undervalued.
Plant species resurfaces after vanishing for over 130 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/01/2026
» A research team from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has confirmed the rediscovery of a plant species believed lost for more than 130 years.
4 orangutans set to return home on Tuesday
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand and Indonesia have finalised preparations to return four orangutans to their native habitat, following joint work under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites).
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.
Land bill will dismantle forest safeguards: critics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/09/2025
» Environmental activists and academics oppose a land-management exemption bill, warning it would harm natural resources, favour investors, and threaten local communities and the environment.
Marine park chief shunted over illegal ticket sales
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2025
» The head of a popular national park in Phangnga province has been transferred pending an investigation into illegal sales of entry tickets to the park under his supervision.
Spaniard's death hits elephant camps
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2025
» Elephant camps are one of the most popular destinations among tourists and have played a significant role in the country's tourism industry.
Outlook for agriculture better in 2025
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/12/2024
» Thailand’s agriculture sector should record growth between 1.8% and 2.8% next year, helped by factors such as secure water resources, an improving economy and higher demand for farm products in the global market, according to the Office of Agricultural Economics.
Thailand to increase emission reduction targets
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2024
» Thailand will aim to further reduce its emissions of harmful gases because a follow-up on the 2015 Paris climate agreement shows the country’s efforts are falling short of its target to help control the rising temperature of the planet, according to Chalermchai Sri-on, the minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
Park land dispute sparks controversy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation is upset by the Agricultural Land Reform Office's (Alro) intention to grant land rights within Khao Yai National Park to farmers, arguing against the use of fertile forestry zones for agriculture.