Tag: Natural Resources
Thais urged to maintain late King’s legacy of natural resource preservation
BANGKOK – The Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation has called on Thai people to help preserve the country’s natural resources in line with the...
Natural Resources Minister observes Koh Khai islands environment campaign
PHANG NGA - Natural Resources and Environment Minister Gen Surasak Kanjanarat has attended a meeting in Phang Nga province on the environmental conservation scheme...
Ta Chai island coastline and coral reefs off-limit to visitors as...
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation has declared the shorelines and coral reefs around Ta Chai island off Phang-nga off-limits to...
EGAT to adjust its policies related to water discharge from major...
BANGKOK, 22 August 2012 – The country’s power producer is ready to adjust the amount of water to be discharged from 2 major...
PM to discuss issue of wandering elephant during mobile meeting
BANGKOK, 12 July 2012 - The issue of wandering elephants will be high on the agenda at this month’s mobile cabinet meeting...
PM: Govt places emphasis on forest preservation
BANGKOK, 25 May 2012 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has said that the government places an emphasis on the forest and natural water...
Environment Ministry: Air quality near blasted Rayong factory remains at safe...
RAYONG, 6 May 2012 – The air quality around the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate remains safe and poses no health threat, according...
Two women with endangered species arrested
Shortly after midnight on walking street on the 15th of March, police along with a commander from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division...
Cabinet nods to flood compensation of 5,000 THB
BANGKOK, 6 September 2011 – The Cabinet has agreed to compensate flood victims at the rate of 5,000 THB per family while ordering related...
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A Thin Line Between Madness and Tradition – Songkran in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – In the heart of Pattaya, where sun-drenched beaches meet a restless city spirit, Songkran unfolds each April with two very different...
Foreign driver crashes into Songkran revelers in Pattaya, injuring several before car overturns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chaos erupted on Thepprasit Road in Pattaya when a foreign national driving a black Honda Civic lost control of his vehicle,...
Thailand’s Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) risks some teething issues
Other countries which have already introduced a pre-entry online arrival registration advise there are likely to be issues for a minority of travelers. But...
Pattaya’s Wan Lai Festival brings Songkran spirit to the seaside with culture, crowds, and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s central beach area in Chonburi province came alive on April 19 as thousands of people gathered to celebrate Wan Lai,...
Songkran Water Guns Save the Day – Tourists help extinguish fire at fried chicken...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A fire broke out at a fried chicken stall along Pattaya Beach Road, amid the massive crowd celebrating the Songkran festival...