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Elephant sanctuary sets ecosystem benchmark
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2025
» An elephant sanctuary in Phitsanulok is setting a new standard for ecotourism by serving as an example of an elephant camp that truly prioritises the well-being of its residents, advocates say.
Department of National Parks slams forest amnesty bills
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has voiced its disagreement with two bills which seek to protect indigenous people's rights to their land, saying the bills will erode the department's ability to preserve the nation's forests.
UN notes Mekong region's 'agricultural potential'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Lower Mekong Region has a high potential to transform from a hotbed of illegal logging and forest crimes to a hub of sustainable forestry and trade, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Large armed gang robs botanical garden
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2023
» A large gang of armed men forced their way into a botanical garden in Roi Et province on Sunday night and stole seven blocks of precious payung wood that had earlier been seized from timber poachers.
Athapol picked to lead DNP
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2023
» Athapol Charoenshunsa, director-general of Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), has been appointed acting director-general of Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), replacing Rutchada Suriyakul na Ayutthaya who was accused of corruption.
Fast track saves stroke patients' lives
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2019
» Khon Kaen Regional Hospital is one of the busiest hospitals in the northeastern region.
'Mushroom couple' to pay B2.5m or snitch
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Royal Forestry Department (RFD) on Monday handed two poor villagers a 2.5-million-baht invoice, plus 7.5% interest, for engaging in illegal logging and damaging public forest resources.
For crimes against the environment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2018
» The year 2018 has been an eventful one in terms of environmental issues.
Fighting for our forests
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/12/2018
» Attapol Charoenchansa, the newly-appointed chief of the Royal Forest Department (RFD), says he will be making use of his 30 years of experience to expand the country's forested area and deal with those involved with deforestation.
Damage from forest abuse hits B100 billion
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/09/2018
» More than 23,000 suspects have been arrested since 2015 on suspicion of engaging in illegal logging and poaching wild animals, costing the state an estimated 100 billion baht in losses, a government official said Thursday.