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Pollution problem 'improves' in north
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2018
» The haze and air pollution problem in the northern region improved slightly this year, environmental minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat said in a seminar on air pollution recently.
Scholar says NCPO must tackle poverty
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2016
» The only way to eradicate poverty is through reform, but the military-led government has failed to begin the reform process and is leaving change up to the next elected government, Thammasat University lecturer Thirayuth Boonmee says.
Protest mounts over irrigation project
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2016
» A Department of Royal Irrigation project to build water sluice gates over the Loei River could cause heavy flooding during the rainy season, villagers in Loei warned Thursday.
The buffalo are lowing, and so is the Lop Buri dam
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/08/2015
» The home where these buffalo roam is usually underwater at this time of year.
King surprises youngsters with Children's Day gifts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2015
» Youngsters who went with their parents to sign a well-wishing book for His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital were surprised when they received royal gifts on Children's Day yesterday.
Tsunami defences cast aside
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2014
» The Andaman tsunami hit on Dec 26, 2004, leaving more than 5,000 people dead in Thailand, particularly in Phangnga and Phuket provinces. Shortly after, the Thai government began developing a warning system to prevent a repeat of such a tragedy.
Water dept backs river basin project
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/11/2014
» The Department of Water Resources threw its support behind the Sueb Nakhasathien Foundation's proposal yesterday to develop water sources in the Sakae Krang River basin instead of the Mae Wong dam project in Nakhon Sawan province.
Police, villagers clash over new water projects
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/11/2013
» PHRAE - Around 500 dam protesters clashed with authorities at a public hearing on dam projects in the Yom River basin in the North.
Dam rivals fear conflict will erupt at hearing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/10/2013
» Phrae residents and environmental activists have accused politicians of mobilising about 5,000 dam supporters to attend the public hearing on dam projects on the Yom River in the northern province.
Activists fear pollution from Laos power plant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/04/2013
» Environmental advocates fear pollution from the Hongsa coal power plant in Laos' Xayaburi province will affect residents in the adjacent province of Nan in Thailand.