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95% in online poll oppose shrinking Thap Lan park
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/07/2024
» Ninety-five percent of the more than 900,000 people who took part in an online survey oppose revoking the protected status of 265,286 rai (425 square kilometres) of land in Thap Lan National Park, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
New mobile schools for vulnerable children
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/07/2024
» The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) aims to help 1.02 million school dropouts access education through the “Mobile School” project, which will offer a flexible education platform to these vulnerable groups.
Cannabis set to return to illegal drugs list after vote
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/07/2024
» A committee tasked with controlling illegal drugs has won a majority vote to have cannabis and hemp reclassified as narcotics, and the listing will take effect on Jan 1 of next year, according to Dr Surachoke Tangwiwat, deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Public Health.
3.1-magnitude quake in Mae Hong Son
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2024
» MAE HONG SON - A 3.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Muang district of this northern border province on Thursday morning.
Regional haze challenges discussed
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand has affirmed its commitment to stepping up efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in cooperation with regional partners, says Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.
‘Functional food’ health claim rules clarified
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified the conditions under which producers of so-called functional food products can make basic health claims on their packaging without seeking the regulator’s approval.
Phu Phrabat poised for world heritage status
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Phu Phrabat Historical Park in Udon Thani, famed for its distinctive natural and cultural attributes, is expected to be named a world heritage site at a Unesco meeting in India later this month, according to the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP).
Covid-19 mainly affecting at-risk groups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Covid-19 is now being found primarily among at-risk groups such as the elderly and people with pre-existing illnesses, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said in its latest situation report on Wednesday.
Thap Lan National Park revamp worries official
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/07/2024
» National Park Office director Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn says he is concerned about losing 265,286 rai of forest land in Thap Lan National Park to an agricultural land reform project.
Genome sequencing boost for Thai swamp buffalo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2024
» A method of full genome sequencing will be applied to Thai swamp buffaloes to preserve their primitive genetics, according to the Department of Livestock Development, which said the endeavour follows King Rama X's conservation initiatives for this breed of animal.