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Politics taint fisheries win
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/01/2019
» BRUSSELS: The European Commission's decision to free Thailand from countries it has formally warned over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has underlined the military-led government's achievement in tackling the EU's concern on illegal fishing.
New rules stink, say fishermen
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/01/2019
» SAMUT SONGKHRAM: Samut Songkhram is the smallest province in the country, but has been known as a hub for Thailand's fishing industry for decades.
Greener rice
Asia focus, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/02/2019
» Drive northwest of Siem Reap for about 90 minutes and you will arrive at a large grassland conservation site in Kampong Thom province that is a paradise for bird lovers, who can see as many as 100 bird species there. Villages near the Northern Tonle Sap Protected Landscape benefit from birdwatching tourism organised by non-governmental organisations, which share some of their income with the communities to be used for conservation.
Study links haze, radon danger risk
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/02/2019
» An award-winning scientist claims to have found a strong correlation between the haze season in the North and radioactive radon particles in the atmosphere.
UN calls for economic help for Laos
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2019
» As a transit country, Thailand should play a significant role in helping the neighbouring landlocked country of Laos improve their economic growth to achieve the goals of the 10-year-Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2014-2024, according to the programme's chief.
Khao Yai blazes brave new trail
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The "Thai-US Friendship Trail" at Khao Yai National Park will serve as a model learning centre for pollution control management and enhanced ecological awareness, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
First legal pot farm unveiled
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/02/2019
» The country's first legal marijuana plantation was unveiled on Wednesday, amid intense public interest as Thailand embraces pot as a medical choice.
Bangkok to host marine meetings
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2019
» New political commitments to protect marine resources are expected to be announced in two key international marine meetings to be held in Bangkok next week, officials said Thursday.
Thais plan to cut sea debris by 50%
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2019
» Thailand made a political commitment Tuesday to reduce marine debris by at least 50% by 2027, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Chiang Mai air pollution worst in the world
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2019
» Forest fires have sent air quality in nine provinces to a level considered harmful to people's health, as cities in the North like Chiang Mai registered air quality that was among the world's worst.