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‘Unsafe’ heavy metal levels in northern Thai rivers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Pollution Control Department has confirmed unsafe levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers in northern Thailand, with the contamination traced to upstream mining operations across the border in Shan State of Myanmar.
Nation marks Thai Elephant Day
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2024
» Thailand's Western Forest Complex is regarded as the largest wildlife hub in the country. It contains an abundant food chain system for predators and prey alike and is also home to several protected species, including the elephant, an enduring symbol of the nation.
Reserves to form tiger 'corridor'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is planning to establish new wildlife reserves in Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi in an effort to increase the tiger population across the western forest complex.
Wild elephants threaten farms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/03/2023
» Phimphitcha Soonjirad, a 40-year-old teacher from Sai Yok Noi Vitthaya School in Mauen in tambon Chorsadao in Kanchanaburi's Mueang district, on Friday night accompanied a group of local villagers on a patrol close to her village located inside Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, which harbours around 270 wild elephants. Her team's work is just one of many initiatives tried by the locals in a bid to keep the herd from causing damage to the community.
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.
Wild tiger population growing fast
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2020
» Thailand appears to be on target to increase its wild tiger population by 50% over the next two years.
Tiger find in Kanchanaburi hailed as triumph
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/03/2020
» An Indochinese tiger has been found in Kanchanaburi's Salak Phra wildlife sanctuary, the first to be found in the area, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Sanctuary tunnel project draws flak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/08/2019
» A state water diversion project in Kanchanaburi's Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary -- a rich wildlife habitat in the western forest complex -- is drawing flak from conservationists.
Jumbo efforts in motion to save a national icon
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/03/2018
» Thai culture and elephants have been intertwined for centuries. During wartime, jumbos were part of the army. According to historical records, monarchs would ride elephants in duels against enemy kings.