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A young naturalist’s legacy: Johannes Schmidt and the flora of Koh Chang
Kriskorn Wongkornwuthi, Published on 24/11/2025
» 125 years ago, Johannes Schmidt was still an unknown young naturalist in Denmark, even as colonial tensions gripped Siam, particularly along the eastern coast from Chanthaburi and Trat to Koh Kong. During King Rama V’s 1897 European visit, Denmark became a key destination, and the King was warmly received by King Christian IX at Amalienborg Palace.
Siam Country Club Extends Record as Honda LPGA Host
Published on 24/02/2025
» Once again, Honda LPGA Thailand has returned to excite golf fans worldwide! This premier women’s golf tournament, featuring the world’s top female golfers, recently concluded its spectacular event at the Honda LPGA Thailand 2025, held from February 20 - 23 at the Siam Country Club Old Course, Pattaya. Recognised as one of the most prestigious women’s golf tournaments in ASEAN, it is the only event in Thailand certified by the LPGA Tour, USA, and has been held consecutively for 18 years since its inception in 2006.
Germany donates bivalent Covid-19 jabs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/06/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health has received almost one million doses of the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine from Germany, which it plans to distribute to hospitals across the country in the next few weeks.
Climate project wraps up after five years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/01/2023
» The five-year Thai-German Climate Programme (TGCP) has supported Thailand in strengthening its foundation for ambitious climate action, according to a recent panel.
Railway deal renewed for 2 years with Germany
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/12/2021
» Thailand and Germany have signed an agreement to extend their railway system development cooperation for another two years, according to a Transport Ministry press release yesterday.
Elephant Santas spread virus awareness in Ayutthaya
AFP, Published on 23/12/2020
» BANGKOK - Christmas and Thailand's love of elephants combined Wednesday when four of the giant creatures dressed as Santa turned up at a school in Ayutthaya, complete with huge coronavirus masks.
Royalists rally at German embassy, submit letter
Online Reporters, Published on 26/10/2020
» Defenders of the monarchy gathered outside the German embassy in Bangkok on Monday, ahead of a major rally by anti-government demonstrators.
Germany gets behind vocational training push
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/10/2020
» German Ambassador to Thailand Georg Schmidt has agreed to support the Education Ministry's efforts to strengthen vocational training to meet demand in the labour market, according to Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan.
Video shows abusive taming of Thai baby elephant
AFP, Published on 25/06/2020
» Footage of a distressed baby elephant jabbed by bullhooks at a camp in Thailand to tame it before joining the tourist industry has been released by conservationists in an appeal to end the practice.