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Princess names 43 new species
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has bestowed names on 43 newly discovered plant and animal species, underscoring Thailand's rich biological diversity and the importance of conservation -- particularly in the Sarakam River basin, one of the few major tributaries in the Mekong system free from dam construction.
Bulbul to be cut from protected list on trial basis
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/12/2025
» A national committee on wildlife conservation and protection has agreed to remove the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected wildlife list, in an attempt to test a commercial-based conservation approach. The species could be reinstated as protected if the method proves ineffective in safeguarding wild populations.
Two ‘brokers’ in Senate poll face criminal charges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) is seeking to revoke the voting rights of two alleged political brokers, adding that it has filed criminal charges against them for conspiring to influence the selection of the Senate last year.
Protected bulbul may be delisted
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/11/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is preparing a report to support the removal of the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected wildlife list.
FAO at 80: feeding the future
News, Qu Dongyu, Published on 16/10/2025
» This year's World Food Day marks 80 years since the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), whose mandate from the outset has been to ensure humanity's freedom from want.
Fish breeders receive boost for exports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand Post and the Department of Fisheries are joining hands to launch an express delivery service for ornamental fish exports in October, targeting five key markets.
Costly crabmeat supplier defends Jay Fai
News, Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2025
» The crabmeat supplier to Raan Jay Fai has defended the Michelin-starred chef embroiled in controversy over pricing, saying she recognises top quality and pays a fair price for it.
Authorities on high alert for avian flu
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» Health authorities are on high alert for cases of bird flu, after an outbreak in Cambodia killed six people.
Benefits to axeing bulbul's status: govt
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2025
» The government has pointed out what it sees as the "benefits" of removing the red-whiskered bulbul, or nok krong hua juk, from the list of protected wildlife species.
Plan to delist songbird worries Thai conservationists
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/07/2025
» A decision by the Committee on Preserved and Protected Wildlife to consider removing the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected species list has raised concerns among conservationists.