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Chiang Mai air pollution worst in the world
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2019
» Forest fires have sent air quality in nine provinces to a level considered harmful to people's health, as cities in the North like Chiang Mai registered air quality that was among the world's worst.
Khao Yai blazes brave new trail
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The "Thai-US Friendship Trail" at Khao Yai National Park will serve as a model learning centre for pollution control management and enhanced ecological awareness, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
UN calls for economic help for Laos
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2019
» As a transit country, Thailand should play a significant role in helping the neighbouring landlocked country of Laos improve their economic growth to achieve the goals of the 10-year-Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2014-2024, according to the programme's chief.
For crimes against the environment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2018
» The year 2018 has been an eventful one in terms of environmental issues.
Advert ban sought on toxic agriculture chemicals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/10/2018
» The Department of Agriculture is looking to impose an advertising ban on three controversial hazardous chemicals.
Outrage over early release of 'rhino kingpin'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/09/2018
» A leading local conservationist has condemned the early release from prison in South Africa of “Rhino kingpin” Chumlong Lemthongthai, one of Asia’s most notorious wildlife smugglers.
Projects 'must respect rights'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/09/2018
» Chiang Rai: Thai companies investing in neighbouring countries should pay more respect to the rights of local communities, according to a message from the 8th Regional Conference on Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia.
Pressure builds for ban on herbicides
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/05/2018
» Academic experts have urged the committee making decisions on the use of chemicals to ban the herbicides paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos.
Jumbos surviving by the skin of their teeth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2018
» Higher demand for elephant skin -- popular among traditional medicine practitioners in China -- stands as the latest threat to endangered Asian elephants, especially those living in the forests of Myanmar, according to a report by Elephant Family, a conservation charity based in the UK.
Experts call for limit on paraquat use
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/03/2018
» Action should be taken to protect children from herbicide contamination, especially newborn babies living near farm areas, a seminar on the health effects of chemical use in farming was told Wednesday.