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Long-proposed cable car project at Phu Kradueng mountain faces uncertainty
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2023
» A long-proposed project stringing a cable car to the top of a mountain in Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province is unlikely to come to fruition any time soon.
Prayut quits political arena
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/07/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday announced his decision to leave politics after nine years in power as he resigned as a member of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN).
Rice Foundation calls for more R&D investment in the sector
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2018
» Less investment in rice strain research and development from state-owned agencies is a major threat to a farming sector grappling with the "illusion" of poverty, according to Nipon Poapongsakorn, a distinguished fellow of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
P-Move go home after signing MoU
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/05/2018
» After 10 days of protesting in the capital city, P-Move, a grassroots network of forest communities, yesterday called off its gathering after the government gave in to its demands.
P-Move disputes PM's landless remarks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/05/2018
» P-Move, a grassroots network of forest communities, said yesterday the premier lacks a proper understanding of the problems impoverished villagers face after he blasted the network for seeking "freebies" by demanding land rights.
Activists warn of 'massive' anti-hunt protest
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2018
» Failure by police to recommend indictments against key suspects in the high-profile wildlife poaching case in Kanchanaburi on charges commensurate with the severity of their alleged crime could spark a mass protest, a leading environmental group has warned.
Calls grow to delay Klong Dan payout
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2015
» Civil society groups yesterday urged the government to hold off paying 9.8 billion baht to the NVPSKG consortium until the Supreme Court finishes investigating the 19 officials involved in the graft-plagued Klong Dan wastewater-treatment plant project.
Ministry vows to fine rubber firm
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2015
» The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry will fine a Chinese rubber trading firm for failing to clear a stockpile of 200,000 tonnes of sheet rubber as contracted, minister Chatchai Sarikulya says.
Nipon pins water crisis on Yingluck
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/07/2015
» Political interference in water management to support the rice-pledging scheme and poor dam management are to blame for the current water crisis, an expert at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) says.
Tech ministry floats science city proposal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2015
» The Science and Technology Ministry has floated the idea of developing Pathum Thani's Klong Luang district as a science city to accommodate high-tech industry in the country.