The Vietnamese national is alleged to be a kingpin in Asia’s illegal trade in endangered species, dealing a blow to a family-run syndicate that smuggles elephant ivory, rhino horn and tiger parts to Chinese and Vietnamese dealers.
Category: Thailand
Making Sense of the “Many Mekongs”
Making relevant the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy, an initiative launched by a predecessor in 2003 that has languished for several years.
Chemicals ban passes last hurdle
The National Committee on Hazardous Substances has voted to ban three toxic farm chemicals amid threats by opposing farmers to seek a court injunction to suspend it.
Warning of water shortages in 22 provinces
People living in 22 northern, north-eastern, eastern and southern Thai provinces are being advised to brace for shortages of water for consumption during the upcoming dry season.
Activists and volunteers clean Koh Lanta as marine life slowly heals
Part of Lanta islands was closed for almost six months during rainy season. But reopened last week for tourists during high season, with a new mission to work toward zero waste and ecosystem recovery.
Mekong water level in Nakhon Phanom drops amid drought fears
Lowest flow in 50 years. People believe this is a result of dams in China releasing little or no water downstream, as well as this year’s low volume of rain.
New Thai service helping people profit from recycling
As Thailand pushes to cut its waste, a new startup is incentivizing residents and businesses to recycle. But they can’t actually guarantee the waste will be recycled.