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Remembering the life and message of Jane Goodall
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/10/2025
» Jane Goodall, the world's most celebrated primatologist and one of the most influential environmental voices of the past century, has died at the age of 91. Her passing marks the end of an era for conservation, empathy and scientific discovery. The Jane Goodall Institute announced that she died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California doing what she had done all her life -- sharing her message of hope for the planet.
A sustainable retreat
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/09/2023
» In the southwest of Phnom Penh lies the region's largest surviving rainforest. After landing, I met other travel companions to spend three nights together at a riverside camp. We were split into two vans and headed for Sihanoukville. Downtown shophouses and heavy traffic gave way to lush scenery. No sooner had the hustle faded into the distance than rice paddies, palm trees and mountains came into sight. Here, Cambodia's nature remains undisturbed. In more or less two hours, we arrived at the camp depot.
A new identity
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 05/05/2023
» Changes are unavoidable and can be difficult to accept, especially when you are from the older generation who prefers the same old comfort. For some, even a small change in life is likely bad news.
Homage to nature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/02/2023
» A mechanical watch is not just a timepiece, but a reminder of the unfinished mission of Seub Nakhasathien, who laid down his life for conservation in 1990. At the helm of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani, he suffered numerous setbacks from deforestation and poaching to poverty. And after eight months of stewardship, he cleared his decks, made a will and shot himself in his quarters out of frustration in a bid to raise public awareness of environmental protection.
Helping Phuket's marine animals
Life, Published on 28/04/2022
» Guests at Anantara Layan and Mai Khao and its sister property Avani+ in Phuket recently participated in the annual baby turtle and shark release programme in support of the conservation efforts of the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation and the Phuket Marine Biology Centre. Fifty-four green turtles ranging from 12 to 15 months old and 34 young bamboo sharks were released along the beaches where both Anantara Layan Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Villas are located.
Tunes of the forest
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/02/2022
» It is a heavenly radio broadcast that reminds villagers twice a day -- morning and late afternoon -- of their feathered companions under threat of extinction. Despite being hampered by lockdowns, artists have managed to imitate birdsong for public announcement systems to promote human-animal relationships.
Big cat needs help to stave off extinction
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/01/2022
» Tomorrow the Chinese New Year begins, and the third zodiac animal is everywhere on merchandise, from accessories and cosmetics to clothing and watches, in celebrating the Year of the Tiger.
Saying no to illegal wild meat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/01/2022
» A traveller kills a wild animal and posts its photo on social media with the caption: "How should I cook this red junglefowl?"
Protecting the pachyderm
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/08/2021
» One of last week's non-Covid 19 news was about a DLTV (Distance Learning Television) class for kindergarten students, whose teacher taught them the names of native animals.
Go on a sofa safari
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/05/2020
» Taking a vacation overseas is out of the question due to flight restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite staying at home, we can still explore the world through digital experiences offered by various destinations.