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Locals bewildered as fertile forests carved up
Published on 26/02/2024
» Kittisak Prompinij, a community leader in Ban Heo Pla Kang, Nakhon Ratchasima's Pak Chong district, said he was puzzled why a group of non-residents could be allocated fertile forest area from Khao Yai National Park under the Sor Por Kor 4-01 land reform scheme, when locals had missed out for years.
Highway 12 to economic heaven
News, Published on 11/06/2023
» The completion of Highway 12 -- a 793-km transport corridor linking Tak in the North with Mukdahan in the Northeast -- will provide immense business opportunities as the emerging economic driver in the region, according to local transport and tourism industry leaders.
Chiang Mai tourism hit by smog
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/04/2023
» Severe haze pollution has not only posed a health hazard to residents in Chiang Mai, but also dealt a blow to its tourism.
Quote of the day | Aug 31, 2022
Published on 31/08/2022
» Former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn on the Office of the Attorney-General's decision to indict him and three other suspects in court over the disappearance and the murder of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen.
Mitigating dissent risks
News, Published on 03/07/2022
» The designation of seven protest sites by City Hall has been met with a cautious welcome from academics, politicians and protest leaders who agreed it should not stop rallies spilling to other parts of the capital.
Dam plans threaten forests
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 02/02/2022
» Two of Thailand's World Heritage sites are at risk of getting downgraded as they face threats from development projects being pursued by the government, environmentalists warn.
Torture bill tied in knots
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 10/10/2021
» Getting a draft law fighting torture and enforced disappearances to parliament was an uphill battle but fleshing it out may be a lot harder to do, according to experts.
Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
Published on 01/08/2021
» Why 2031? The next decade is likely to become seen as a milestone era during which the world accelerated into a period of development and prosperity having successfully turned the page of one of the worst chapters in modern history after Covid-19 shook the global community to its core.
Thai 'safari' welcomes city visitors
News, Published on 04/10/2020
» Prachuap Khiri Khan's Kui Buri National Park has always been popular among nature lovers, but now it's also an attractive choice for domestic visitors from city areas no longer able to travel abroad for this holidays.
Horse deaths lead to race against time
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/05/2020
» After nearly two months, the first-ever outbreak of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in Thailand has wiped out 539 horses. Following calls for an investigation, the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) will on Monday launch a probe into the cause of the outbreak.