Tag: Department of National Parks
Department denies reopening of Tiger Temple
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation yesterday dismissed a claim by the World Animal Protection Thailand (WAPT) that it has granted...
No compromise with illegal resort operators on Samet islands
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation will not compromise with 24 illegal resorts which are encroaching on the Khao Laemya-Samet Islands...
90 percent of tiger’s farms and private zoos are suspected to...
About 90 percent of tiger farms and private zoos in Thailand are suspected to be involved in illegal trade in wildlife, said Mr Edwin...
National Parks entrance fees raised nationwide
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation yesterday announced a major raise in entrance fees to...
Zoological Park Organization eyes for endangered species reintroduction
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - The Zoological Park Organization of Thailand has revealed its success in reintroducing Sarus cranes into the wild after...
Special Report: Thailand aims to increase tiger population by 50%
On the occasion of Global Tiger Day on July 29th, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is trying to...
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Thailand and Pattaya’s links with the Titanic rise to the surface
Another April and yet another Titanic anniversary is upon us: it’s 113 years, almost to the day, since the world’s biggest moving object sank...
Thailand gets a 90 days’ reprieve from punitive tariffs
Thailand and most of the world today are handed a three months' pause, until July, from the punitive tariffs on imports to the US...
Expect frequent police checks on pubs and bars during Songkran holidays in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – As the Songkran holiday approaches, Pattaya authorities are ramping up efforts to ensure public safety and maintain order in the city....
Chinese couple arrested for filming inappropriate content on Pattaya sidewalk in violation of Thai...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya's tourist police, in line with the directive from Commissioner, Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phuek-Um, carried out a crackdown on criminal...
Pattaya prepares for a splashing Songkran festival with expanded water resources
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Songkran approaches, Pattaya is working to ensure the city has enough water resources for the much-anticipated water throwing festival, which...