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Plastic waste fight steps up
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2018
» 'Beat Plastic Pollution", a campaign kicked off by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to mark World Environment Day on June 5, brought into focus the global community's efforts to deal with single-use plastic bags that are now posing a threat to the environment, especially the sensitive marine ecological system.
It's easy being green, state and activists say
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/06/2018
» Thailand's future to become an environmentally friendly country will not look bleak if all Thais care enough about protecting and preserving the environment, state officials and environmentalists say.
Toxic levels of metal in spotlight
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2018
» High amounts of lead, copper and tin have been found in sediment samples collected from two electronic waste recycling facilities in Chachoengsao, according to the Pollution Control Department.
Culture caravan brings Thai heritage to light
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2018
» The month-long journey of the Thai cultural caravan across Europe has come to its final stop. Its mission, aptly named "Thailand at the forefront", is part of the country's efforts to promote its culture abroad through performances such as the masked art of the khon dance.
Human-wildlife conflict runs rampant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2018
» Research findings show that despite being Thailand's national animal, elephants are not popular among all citizens.
Pollution problem 'improves' in north
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2018
» The haze and air pollution problem in the northern region improved slightly this year, environmental minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat said in a seminar on air pollution recently.
Single sex marriage law on way
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2018
» The Justice Ministry is expected to finish in September considering the country's first-ever Civil Partnership Bill to provide same-sex couples with similar rights to married couples.
Revenues plunge at Phi Phi marine park
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/08/2018
» Thailand lost almost 57 million baht in tourism revenues from Nopparat Thara Beach-Phi Phi Islands National Park in Krabi province between June and July, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
How to pad farmers' pockets
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2018
» Successfully growing rice on a commercial scale for domestic consumption and export relies on the properly controlled use of chemicals to lift crop yields, according to experts.
Illegal logging spurs anti-poaching moves
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/08/2018
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will set up more logging inspection spots in three provinces to prevent illegal logging facilitated by a loophole in a newly approved forestry law that permits individuals to cut precious trees down on their own property.