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An unloved conservation cause
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2018
» The threat posed to the world's declining shark population is underlined by the startling figure that 73 million sharks are killed each year for fin shark soup, according to the US-based international agency against then illegal wildlife trade, WildAid.
Green Kiwis tap Thai market
Spectrum, Pathomkanok Padkuntod, Published on 15/04/2018
» How can a nation of only 4.5 million provide so much sustenance for so many people around the world? The colour green is the answer. New Zealand's national image of being a "green and clean" country is a major factor driving its massive export growth in countries including the Thai market. Thai demand for New Zealand's commodities has grown significantly over the past 10 years.
Govt plots route out of watery hell
Spectrum, Patpon Sabpaitoon and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/03/2018
» Some were stuck at sea, or stranded on islands, for years. Others were drugged and then woke up offshore, turned into slaves overnight. All were lied to, and those lucky enough to be rescued all told similar stories of a "living hell" on board Thailand's fishing boats.