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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.
A young naturalist’s legacy: Johannes Schmidt and the flora of Koh Chang
Kriskorn Wongkornwuthi, Published on 24/11/2025
» 125 years ago, Johannes Schmidt was still an unknown young naturalist in Denmark, even as colonial tensions gripped Siam, particularly along the eastern coast from Chanthaburi and Trat to Koh Kong. During King Rama V’s 1897 European visit, Denmark became a key destination, and the King was warmly received by King Christian IX at Amalienborg Palace.
Fine Arts Department starts work on royal chariots for queen's funeral
News, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Fine Arts Department (FAD) has begun restoring royal chariots that will be used in Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's cremation. The restoration is expected to be completed by October next year.
Ministry to tackle fruit export woes
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2025
» Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat says he is aware of tough times in the longan industry which some have likened to a crisis.
Plant species last sighted in 1906 rediscovered in Chiang Rai
Online Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» CHIANG RAI - A rare plant species that vanished from botanical records for over a century has been rediscovered in the rainforests of Chiang Rai province, marking a significant find for Thailand’s biodiversity conservation efforts.
Scientists discover new tree species in Surat Thani
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Botanical Garden Organisation (BGO) has announced the discovery of Tharathum (Sageraea multiovulata), a new species of tree in the ylang-ylang family (Annonaceae) found in Surat Thani.
Researchers find new fern species in Loei park
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/05/2025
» A team of researchers from Chulalongkorn University has discovered three new plant species during a survey of Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei, which they hope will be accepted as new entries in the world's botanical records.
New tree species discovered in Surat Thani
Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» SURAT THANI - A new species of tree has been discovered in the southern province of Surat Thani by a team of Thai researchers led by Dr Chatthida Wiya, a plant taxonomist from the Botanical Garden Organization.
Free entry to national parks to mark Family Day
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is waiving entrance fees to all national parks, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation sites across Thailand on Monday to mark Family Day, which falls on April 14 each year.
Thailand's forest dept doubles its take from visits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/10/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP)'s income has increased by almost 50% to 2.2 billion baht in the fiscal year 2024.