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Seed bomb threat to forest ecology
Editorial, Published on 01/09/2024
» Despite public concern over invasive species like the blackchin tilapia, which is rapidly spreading and threatening river and marine ecosystems nationwide, forest authorities are now putting rainforests at risk by seed bombing with non-native species. This reckless action must stop.
Live to swim, and swim to live
News, Editorial, Published on 17/07/2023
» Friday was Shark and Ray Awareness Day, an annual reminder to raise awareness of these incredible creatures that roam the oceans. Sharks and rays belong to a group of fish known as elasmobranchs, which includes over 1,200 species.
Give 'Bua Noi' a better home
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/10/2022
» During the past long weekend, visitors flocked to Pata Zoo at Pata Department Store in Thon Buri to catch a glimpse of "Bua Noi", or "Little Lotus", Thailand's one and only captive gorilla.
End era of the chainsaw
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2022
» The report last week about the renewed ban to protect the famous century-old Yang Na trees lining the iconic Chiang Mai-Lamphun highway could sound to some like an encouraging sign for urban tree conservation.
Park victory a mixed bag
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/07/2021
» Smiles returned to the faces of many Thais this week. On Sunday, the whole country jumped for joy after taekwando star, Panipak "Tennis" Wongpattanakit, won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in what was a nail-biting competition. Her win has helped buoy the sagging spirits of the nation brought low by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fired up to free 'Bua Noi'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2020
» A recent fire at the zoo operated by the Pata department store where "Bua Noi", or "Little Lotus" the gorilla is being kept in captivity serves as a wake-up call regarding the safety of an animal who has been there for most of her life.
Expose rot in tree-felling
News, Editorial, Published on 21/11/2019
» The uprooting of 11 yang na trees along highway 402 in Phangnga's Takua Thung district may seem inconsequential, but the brazen and scandalous act demonstrates, at best, recklessness on the part of the Highways Department. At worst, it is intentional wrongdoing.
Si Thep Park needs a voice
News, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2019
» It beggars belief how a proposal to dig for oil 100 metres from one of the country's most significant archaeological buildings is close to being green-lighted.
Dam study must be transparent
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2019
» After a short confrontation with conservationists and local southerners late last month over the controversial Wang Heeb dam project in Nakhon Si Thammarat, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has agreed to step back, albeit temporarily.
Parks, fast cars a bad mix
News, Editorial, Published on 26/10/2018
» Kaeng Krachan National Park, a proposed Unesco world heritage site, is no stranger to controversy.