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Rice producers agree new blueprint
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/05/2024
» A network of Thai rice stakeholders has agreed a common vision to foster national policies and related activities for upscaling environmentally-conscious rice farming practices to maintain, restore and improve biodiversity and the ecosystems across a variety of landscapes.
Alert sounds over rise in malaria cases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2024
» Tak province has become a hotspot for malaria infections, and serious action is being taken to prevent further outbreaks, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Nation marks Thai Elephant Day
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2024
» Thailand's Western Forest Complex is regarded as the largest wildlife hub in the country. It contains an abundant food chain system for predators and prey alike and is also home to several protected species, including the elephant, an enduring symbol of the nation.
Govt plans to curb wild jumbos' antics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2024
» Chachoengsao: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced plans to mitigate damage caused by wild elephants in communities located near forest parks.
Training camps planned for aggressive wild elephants
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2024
» The national parks and wildlife chief has announced plans for training centres to discipline aggressive wild elephants involved in the increasing number of attacks on people.
Thamanat imposes buffer-zones curb
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2024
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow will outline an agricultural land reform policy on Tuesday to ensure that buffer zones are established between forest reserves and land designated for agricultural use, and that these zones will not be allocated to farmers.
DNP team deployed to capture wandering tiger
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2024
» The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has sent a team of officials and veterinarians to capture a wild tiger that has been wandering into a village in Kamphaeng Phet, triggering panic among locals.
Park land dispute sparks controversy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation is upset by the Agricultural Land Reform Office's (Alro) intention to grant land rights within Khao Yai National Park to farmers, arguing against the use of fertile forestry zones for agriculture.
Unsafe levels of smog cover upper Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2024
» Forty-eight from all 77 provinces, especially those in the Northeast, experienced hazardous levels of ultrafine dust on Thursday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Water expert champions forest plantation idea
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/02/2024
» A water expert is confident Thailand can fend off the severe consequences of climate change by planting more forests on vacant lands.