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Cleaner water likely for poor housing communities
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2012
» The National Housing Authority yesterday signed an agreement with the Wastewater Management Authority that is expected to lead to cleaner water in low-income communities throughout Thailand.
Scientists enthuse about benefits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2012
» Scientists have expressed disappointment over the delay in the government's response to Nasa's request to use U-tapao airport as a base for a climate study.
Dept downplays compo call
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/06/2012
» Victims seeking compensation for lead poisoning at Klity Creek could be confused into thinking their claims had been successful after remarks by Judge-Commissioner of Justice Phanuphan Chairat, the Pollution Control Department says.
Waste strategy could save billions of baht, boost jobs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2012
» A strategy known as the "3Rs" _ reduce, reuse and recycle _ to deal with waste and garbage problems could save billions of baht a year, the Pollution Control Department says.
Curbs on development urged
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2012
» Thailand should curb its industrial development as it has ruined the country's natural resources and environment, environmental advocates say.
Govt to curb ivory smuggling
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/06/2012
» The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department will list the African elephant as a protected animal under Thai law following widespread smuggling of African elephant tusks.
Red shirts agree to delay bills
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/07/2012
» Core red shirt leaders have backed off from demands for immediate House deliberation of the four national reconciliation bills.
Govt disaster response needs work, experts say
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/07/2012
» Thailand still lacks cooordination in dealing with national disasters, especially disseminating information to the public during crises, an expert said yesterday.
Flood system TOR due out on Monday
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/07/2012
» The terms of reference for the plans for the government's flood management programme will be released on Monday.
Forest dept merger backed
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/07/2012
» A plan to merge the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) with the Royal Forestry Department (RFD) will enhance forest and natural resources preservation, the departments' chiefs say.