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Practising mindfulness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/08/2022
» Ae* was diagnosed with a serious illness which required surgery. He was reluctant to tell his parents about his condition because he worried they might become stressed. But after Ae participated in an expressive art therapy workshop titled "Mission On Wisdom", he understood about being in the present moment. He decided to tell his parents about his illness and it was an emotional experience, and after that, he was able to let go and enjoy a meal with them.
Indonesia tries educating palm oil critics
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/01/2018
» Indonesia has vowed to continue the fight against what it sees as an unfair global camaign against its palm-oil industry, a key economic driver that generated more than US$17 billion worth of exports in 2016.
Thai firms failing on social responsibility, activists say
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thai companies are adopting flawed social responsibility policies, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says.
Foreign eco-activist arrested in P'Penh
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2015
» A foreign environmental activist critical of the government was arrested Monday for overstaying his visa, a local rights group and police sources said.
Semi-naked Russian wanders in forest
Published on 29/07/2013
» Banglamung police were summoned to a wooded area in Banglamung in response to reports that a nude woman appeared and disappeared among the trees. Police found a Russian woman with bruises on her legs and wearing only knickers. When police covered her with a blanket, the woman rejected assistance and escaped into the forest shouting in her native tongue. She was eventually discovered and taken to Banglamung Hospital for observation and treatment of her bruises, thought to have been caused by her stumbles. The Tourist Police were asked to follow up on the case and inform the Russian embassy.
Japan to provide fire engine for Bankad sub-district
Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 04/08/2012
» Under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Scheme, the government of Japan will provide funds amounting to 2,825,000 baht for the procurement of a fire engine for the Bankad Tambon Administration Organization (TAO) in Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province.
Illegal forest resort targeted
Published on 31/07/2012
» PHUKET: Around 150 forestry officials descended on Saturday morning (July 28) on a resort under construction on a hill in the Bang Kanoon National Forest Reserve.
Chiang Mai Zoo introduces Red-Shanked Doucs
Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 24/07/2012
» Chiang Mai Zoo has been busy preparing for the introduction of three red-shanked douc monkeys.
Japan provides funds for fire engines
Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 16/07/2012
» The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Scheme, granted just over 3,500,000 baht to procure two fire engines for Thaduea Subdistrict Municipality in Doi Tao District, Chiang Mai Province.
Power Green grooms young minds
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 16/11/2010
» At the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies (Fers), Mahidol University (MU), a group of Mathayom 5 (Grade 11) students examined soil samples collected from various sources and used science kits to determine the trace amounts of ammonia, nitrate and phosphorus in the soil.