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Arsenic levels rising in Mekong
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil society groups have warned that heavy metals -- particularly arsenic -- are gradually accumulating in sections of the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand.
3.0 quake felt in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/03/2026
» CHIANG RAI - Residents in several districts of his northern province reportedly felt tremors from a 3.0‑magnitude earthquake in Mae Suai district at 5.31am on Thursday.
Rare earth pact with US draws rally
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/10/2025
» A coalition of civil society groups gathered outside the US embassy in Bangkok on Thursday to protest against a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rare earth supply chain cooperation, calling it a threat to Thailand's sovereignty and environment.
Fossil site now under protection
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Department of Mineral Resources has officially registered the country's largest freshwater periwinkle fossil site, located in Lampang's Mae Moh district, as Thailand's newest protected fossil area.
Fossil of prehistoric flying reptile found
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/06/2025
» Thai palaeontologists have discovered a new species of pterosaur, marking the first time such a prehistoric flying reptile has been found in Thailand.
4.5-magnitude quake in Chiang Mai, felt across 5 provinces
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was detected in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai on Monday afternoon and it was felt in many districts of five provinces.
M3.3 quake hits Mae Hong Son
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/04/2025
» An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was detected in the northern Thai province of Mae Hong Son on Wednesday evening and was felt in the vicinity of its epicentre.
Skeleton points to prehistoric life
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2025
» The recent discovery of an ancient human skeleton, estimated to be at least 29,000 years old, in Prachuap Khiri Khan proves that the area which is now Thailand was inhabited by humans in the Old Stone Age.
Foundation blamed for landslide
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/08/2024
» The Royal Forest Department has filed a complaint with Karon police against the Foundation of Phra Ming Monkul Sattha for allegedly triggering a deadly landslide by building a 45-metre-tall seated Buddha on the top of Nak Koet Hill.
3.1-magnitude quake in Mae Hong Son
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2024
» MAE HONG SON - A 3.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Muang district of this northern border province on Thursday morning.