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Damage from forest abuse hits B100 billion
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/09/2018
» More than 23,000 suspects have been arrested since 2015 on suspicion of engaging in illegal logging and poaching wild animals, costing the state an estimated 100 billion baht in losses, a government official said Thursday.
No water tax plan for small farmers: NLA
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/09/2018
» The chairman of the National Legislative Assembly's (NLA) committee vetting a new national water resources bill Thursday assured that the bill, which will be given a second reading in the House today, does not contain a section that will tax farmers for irrigating their fields.
Caravan of hope
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2018
» For highlanders in the far-flung villages of northernmost Mae Hong Son, getting even basic medical help can be a hard struggle.
Govt urged to help farms on climate change
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2018
» The state must give more financial help to enable farmers to adapt to the impact of climate change, according to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
Transport ministry plans cleaner marine gas stations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2018
» The Transport Ministry plans to open liquefied natural gas (LNG) stations along the eastern seaboard for vessels using clean energy, according to Pailin Chuchottaworn, deputy transport minister.
Huawei leans on AI in push to grow reach
Business, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2018
» Shanghai: Huawei has launched its expansive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, hoping it helps city life interact like "a human's nervous system" and the technology can change all industries and organisations around the world.
Kaeng Krachan road plan draws flak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/10/2018
» The Network of Kaeng Krachan Protection and Conservation has pledged to carry out protests against the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation if it does not stop its plan to construct a concrete road to Khao Panoen Thung through Kaeng Krachan National Park in Kaeng Krachan district of Phetchaburi.
Finding ways to beat farm debt
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/11/2018
» The farm sector has been a driving engine behind the country’s economic growth, but at the same time, debt among farmers keeps rising.
Cadmium-sickened villagers awarded B16m compensation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/11/2018
» The Supreme Court has upheld previous rulings in ordering two mining companies to pay compensation worth a total of 16 million baht to 114 villagers suffering as a result of cadmium being used in mining activities in Tak province.
Bans set to hit air polluters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2018
» Construction sites in Bangkok found to be a source of severe air pollution could be ordered to halt work until the problem is resolved, according to Environment Minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat.