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Flood mitigation plan 'Unlikely to be in place in three years'
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 15/01/2012
» Up to 50 billion baht has been allocated to build dams under the classification of "forest restoration and conservation", according to a preliminary draft of the government's water management plan.
Can Pattaya change its spots?
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 26/02/2012
» Pattaya _ the painted old lady by the sea_ is about to undergo a 15 billion baht face-lift. City executives ambitiously want to turn the city into ''New Pattaya, the World Class Greenovative Tourism City'' with a ''green and clean'' environment for tourists and locals.
Officials concede they need a new approach for the reforestation plan
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 04/03/2012
» Government officials say they will need a drastic change in their approach to growing new forests for flood protection as many previous efforts failed because of corruption and lack of local input.
Irresponsible farmers smoked out by study
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 01/04/2012
» The haze problem in the North is being worsened by the burning of forest areas to grow crops such as corn for ethanol production, researchers and local officials have said.
Restoration could wreck temple treasures
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 08/04/2012
» Phra That Lampang Luang temple has survived the elements and battles for about 500 years, but concern is growing that it might fall prey to modern day efforts to restore it to its original glory.
DSI paints grim picture of school tea money problem
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 10/06/2012
» Department of Special Investigation officers say the problem of pae chae _ or tea money _ will remain unresolved unless the school admission system is changed.
MRC nations invited to visit dam
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 15/07/2012
» The Lao government has invited representatives of fellow Lower Mekong countries to inspect the controversial Xayaburi Dam site for the first time.
Laos denies lying about dam construction
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 22/07/2012
» Following allegations Laos has ignored its Mekong River Commission (MRC) neighbours and proceeded with construction of the Xayaburi Dam project, Laos' Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines Viraphonh Viravong spoke to the Bangkok Post Sunday to explain the other side of the story. The following is an edited version of the interview.
Rayong governor, Parks chief feel the pier pressure over 'Tasteless' wharf
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 16/09/2012
» Abattle of wills is looming between two senior government officials over the construction of a new pier on Koh Samet which the Rayong administration says is necessary, the national parks chief says is in violation of the law and tourists say is ''tasteless''.
Experts question pollution 'solution'
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 27/01/2013
» Environmental experts are concerned by a suggestion from the Pollution Control Department that the lead-contaminated Klity Creek could be cleaned up by ''natural rehabilitation'' rather than by active measures.