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Rights groups urge end to mine case
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2018
» Human rights activists have called for the protection of a freelance television reporter from legal action after his coverage of local protests against a controversial gold mining site in Loei prompted a police investigation.
Top five environment stories of the year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/12/2017
» The past year will be remembered as relatively quiet, compared with tumultuous recent years.
Education 'key' to tackling stray pet problem
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/11/2017
» Dogs are no different from human beings in that they will feel sad and a sense of loneliness if they are neglected by their owners, says Kawiporn Vinijthaopatom, the founder of CHSAThai Stray Animal Shelter, who has dedicated her life to taking care of stray dogs.
ICEH brushes off dissolution attempt
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/09/2017
» The Independent Commission on Environment and Health (ICEH) says the National Environment Board's decision to dissolve it bears no weight as the board lacks the authority to do so.
Pattani blasts prompt calls for tighter security
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/05/2017
» Human right activists issued statements Wednesday condemning the twin bombings in Pattani on Tuesday that left at least 61 injured, and urged the government to act swiftly in bringing those responsible to justice.
EU said to be happier over IUU fishing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/11/2016
» The Command Centre for Combating Illegal Fishing on Saturday insisted it had made a big effort to solve the country's fishing problems and bring the industry into line with European Union standards.
Dept sticks by Chaiwat to head panel
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/05/2016
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has shrugged off opposition by activists to its appointment of controversial figure Chaiwat Limlikitaksorn as head of a special task force to suppress forest encroachment.
Court backs officials in torching case
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2016
» The Central Administrative Court ruled Monday that the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation was within its rights to burn down a Karen villager's illegal shelter in Kaeng Krachan National Park in Petchaburi in 2011.
Greenpeace takes aim at Thai Union
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2015
» Greenpeace Southeast Asia has called on Thai Union Group Plc, the world's largest manufacturer of canned tuna, to halt alleged human rights abuses in the company's tuna supply chain.
Govt urged to halt potash, gold mining
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/10/2015
» Environmentalists have called for the immediate suspension of the gold and potash mining industry which they say poses a serious threat to people's health and the environment.