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Backlash against forest amnesty bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2025
» For decades, the promise of land ownership has been a mainstay in Thai politics.
Bitter border memories
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 08/09/2025
» Along the north-eastern border, memories of war linger as sharply as if they happened yesterday.
Indonesia to launch crackdown on illegal mines in forests
Reuters, Published on 28/08/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesia's forestry task force is planning a crackdown starting Sept 1 on mines operating without proper permits in around 4.27 million hectares (10.55 million acres) of forest areas, an official said on Thursday.
AI revs up green transformation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/08/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic tool for organisations to navigate the green transformation journey, according to sustainability consultants.
Royal Botania Debuts in Thailand with SDesigns
Published on 21/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 17, 2025 — With over three decades of shaping outdoor experiences around the globe, Royal Botania, the iconic Belgian brand renowned for refined design and craftsmanship, officially launches in Thailand under the exclusive representation of SDesigns. The brand arrives with a bold vision: to transform outdoor spaces into immersive environments of luxury, comfort and sustainability.
Wild elephants raid cassava farm at night, villagers on edge
News, Published on 07/07/2025
» A herd of wild elephants from Thap Lan National Park raided a cassava plantation in Prachin Buri’s Na Di district in the early hours of Monday, damaging over one rai of crops and sparking fear among local residents.
Stop foreign land grabs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2025
» The latest report on Chinese investors buying protected forest land to expand their durian plantations is worrying. This is more than just an illegal land grab, however. Soon, the whole durian supply chain will feel the impact. As such, these blatant land grabs must be stopped with a sense of urgency.
Another illegal durian farm found in Chanthaburi
Published on 04/03/2025
» A durian and banana farm has been found on a 400-rai plot of land in a national reserved forest in Khlung district of Chanthaburi. Authorities are working to identify the owner.
Chachoengsao land sold to foreigners seized
Published on 27/02/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered the confiscation of all plots of forest land in Tha Takiab district of Chachoengsao, totalling 1,500 rai, as the land was unlawfully sold to a Thai company using a local nominee on behalf of a group of Chinese investors.
Eco-friendly farming aims to heal forests
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2025
» Over the past few years, the majority of forest land in Nan province has been turned into single-crop plantations to support the livelihoods of more than 150,000 local households whose farming activities involve burning and deforesting.