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No dam approval at Unesco site, DNP says
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has confirmed that no dam construction has been approved within or adjacent to the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Baby gorilla probe reveals smugglers at Chatuchak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unearthed details of the gorilla baby smuggling network based at Chatuchak Market, says DNP director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa.
Seawall plan raises ire
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party's plan to build a seawall comprising nine artificial islands in the Gulf of Thailand, which would stretch from Bang Khunthian district in Bangkok to Chon Buri, has drawn protests from critics, many of whom are concerned about the project's impact on the environment.
Rare leatherback turtle found dead in fishing net
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/01/2024
» A leatherback sea turtle was found dead on a beach in Phangnga this week after getting entangled in a fishing net.
Young cinereous vulture found in weak condition
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2024
» A juvenile cinereous vulture was found on a road in Kamphaeng Phet's Lan Krabue district last Sunday. It is currently being nursed by a team of veterinarians in neighbouring Nakhon Sawan before it is released.
Rare vulture lays first egg
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/12/2023
» A rare red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) in Huay Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuary in Uthai Thani has laid its first egg, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to breed and reintroduce this critically endangered species to Thailand.
Tiger numbers increase after bantengs released
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2023
» Kanchanaburi: At least six tigers have been found in Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi for the first time in over 30 years.
Saving Songkhla's last dolphin pod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/08/2022
» The last pod of 14 Irrawaddy dolphins in Songkhla Lake in southern Thailand could become extinct within eight years if a conservation plan is not implemented immediately, says the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
Minister: No more forest ranger cuts this year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/08/2022
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said he will maintain the current number of forest rangers and keep their welfare intact despite the ministry's limited budget.
Hidden cameras capture rare species
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2022
» Camera traps installed deep in the forest of Mae Wong National Park have revealed rare wildlife including a mother tiger and her two cubs and bantengs thought to have disappeared from the park 40 years ago.