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Woravat draws critics' ire over longan fruit junkets
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/06/2013
» Science Minister Woravat Au-apinyakul has come under fire for travelling overseas to promote longan fruit.
Cites boosts shark protection
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2013
» Five shark species have been put on a protection list to prevent them from being wiped out due to high demand for their fins.
Govt draws the line on shark, manta ray listing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2013
» The Department of Fisheries is unhappy with a proposal by the United States and South American nations to put sharks and manta rays on Cites's protection list to control international trade of the fish species.
Parks officials seize 11 otters at airport
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/01/2013
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has confiscated 11 otters at Suvarnabhumi airport and seized over 100 protected birds from local markets in Bangkok.
Asean agrifood businesses urged to look to Europe
Business, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2012
» AMSTERDAM : Agrifood businesses in the Netherlands still have room for prospective investment from Asean agricultural entrepreneurs who can enjoy the benefit of increasing demand for high-quality foods.
Thai scientists win honours for leading research efforts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/08/2012
» Two scientists specialising in brain and heart disease research have been given the Outstanding Scientist Award from the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King.
Govt disaster response needs work, experts say
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/07/2012
» Thailand still lacks cooordination in dealing with national disasters, especially disseminating information to the public during crises, an expert said yesterday.
Government urged to boost rainfall forecast technology
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2012
» The Meteorological Department has urged the government to invest in advanced rainfall forecast technology to improve the flood warning system.
38 Cambodian loggers caught
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2012
» A combined task force of soldiers and national park officials on Monday arrested 38 Cambodian villagers who encroached on the Panom Dong Rak Wildlife Sanctuary in Si Sa Ket province.
Govt seeks to reassure Japanese investors on water management
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/01/2012
» A member of the government's water management committee has told Japanese investors to have confidence in its short-term plan to prevent future flooding of industrial estates.