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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.
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.
Tigress and cubs spotted in Tak sanctuary
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2025
» A tigress and two cubs were recently photographed in Tak's Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, the latest sign of progress in Thailand's efforts to preserve the threatened species, especially in the Western Forest Complex.
Explore Sustainability at Better Community and World Zones
Published on 01/10/2024
» Better Community Zone: Building Social Resilience
Satun cave reveals new tree species 'Chalermprakiat'
News, Published on 12/07/2024
» A Chiang Mai University research team has found a new tree in Satun and named it "Chalermprakiat" to commemorate His Majesty's 72nd birthday.
Genome sequencing boost for Thai swamp buffalo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2024
» A method of full genome sequencing will be applied to Thai swamp buffaloes to preserve their primitive genetics, according to the Department of Livestock Development, which said the endeavour follows King Rama X's conservation initiatives for this breed of animal.
Endangered turtles with trackers freed
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2024
» PHUKET - Off the shore of Thailand's resort island of Phuket, marine conservationists have released 11 baby leatherback sea turtles into the Indian Ocean, hoping they can thrive in the wild and return in two decades to reproduce.
Sick dugong 'cause for deep alarm'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2024
» An emaciated and fatigued dugong was sighted last week near Trang's Koh Libong, a renowned habitat for this marine mammal.
One-fifth of Mekong River fish species face extinction, report says
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2024
» Unsustainable development threatens the health and diverse fish populations of the Mekong River, with one-fifth of fish species in Southeast Asia's main artery facing extinction, a report by conservation groups said on Monday.
Baby crocs hatch in Nakhon Sawan lake
News, Chalit Phumruang, Published on 29/02/2024
» Newborn Siamese crocodiles have been found in Nakhon Sawan's Bueng Boraphet, the country's largest freshwater lake, for the first time in seven years due to its rich ecosystem and residents' cooperation in preserving the environment.