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National Parks chief dismissed from civil service
News, Post reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, chief of the Office of National Parks, has been dismissed from civil service for serious violations relating to several projects during his tenure as the chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park.
Govt launches safety campaign for tourists
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2025
» The Marine Department has opened 39 tourist assistance centres nationwide to ensure safety during the Songkran holiday period while promoting responsible tourism.
Two pandas to arrive in Thailand from China by 2027
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/11/2024
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) next year on the transfer of two pandas from China, says permanent secretary Jatuporn Buruspat.
Two beach projects buoy King's birthday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/07/2024
» The government on Tuesday launched two coastal projects -- the 72 Thai Beaches Conservation and the Phuket Maritime Conservation Sandbox -- to commemorate His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday anniversary while maintaining maritime biodiversity and enhancing the country's tourist attractions.
Ministry's ambitious Clean Air Bill to go before cabinet this month
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2023
» The Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MNRE) will push a draft Clean Air Act for cabinet consideration later this month to prevent the problem of air pollution from spinning out of control.
Choppers rush to put out Isan wildfire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2023
» Authorities deployed six helicopters yesterday to put out the rest of the mountain fire on Khao Wangree, that earlier spread from a massive blaze on Khao Chaphlu caused by a lightning strike in Nakhon Nayok.
Air quality worsens in North as fires rage
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2023
» Chiang Mai was ranked as the world's worst city for air pollution by Iqair.com yesterday, while forest fires in Chiang Rai were made worse by a drug addict who started a blaze.
Bridge project 'threatens rare dolphins'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/10/2022
» The cabinet's recent decision to approve the construction of a 4.48-billion-baht bridge across the Songkhla Lake is causing alarm among environmental activists and authorities alike, with many questioning if the project will ultimately spell the demise of the last pod of 14 Irrawaddy dolphins who call the lake home.
War on city smog
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 11/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to deal with the capital's upcoming smog season and has drawn up plans to work with related official agencies to mitigate air pollution at its source.
MNRE plans to defend park chief
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2022
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) plans to appeal a court decision to remove the former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park from his post due to the forceful removal of Karen villagers a decade ago.