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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.
Plastic bottle found in dead whale in southern Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/12/2025
» Marine authorities discovered a plastic bottle lodged in the digestive tract of a dead Bryde’s whale found washed ashore on a beach in Songkhla province in southern Thailand.
Plan to delist songbird worries Thai conservationists
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/07/2025
» A decision by the Committee on Preserved and Protected Wildlife to consider removing the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected species list has raised concerns among conservationists.
New minister pushes land for the poor
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/07/2025
» New Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn has pledged to accelerate efforts to convert agricultural land rights into full land titles for poor farmers, continuing the policy framework introduced by his predecessor, Thamanat Prompow.
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.
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.
National Science Museum to put rare fish on display
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2024
» The Foundation of the National Science Museum (NSM) is studying the remains of two oarfish recently found in Thailand, and the carcasses are to be put on display during an exhibition after the research is complete.
Old medical scripts to be translated
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2022
» AYUTTHAYA: His Royal Highness Admiral Prince Abhakara of Chumphon's Family Foundation has given traditional Thai medicine formulas -- rediscovered by Admiral Prince Abhakara of Chumphon, a son of King Rama V -- to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
4 recipients win this year's prize
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2022
» Four recipients from the US and Australia have been named as winners of the Prince Mahidol Award this year in the fields of medicine and public health, the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation announced on Wednesday.
Ancient log site eyed as tourism hotspot
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2022
» A plan is afoot to develop the site of the world’s longest petrified log in Tak province into a world-class geological tourism destination, according to the government.