The efforts to increase the population of dugongs would be jointly undertaken by officials and communities, with a plan to ban fishing gear which poses a threat to endangered marine animals
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The forest reclamation case: when the court sent the Sapwai villagers to prison and off their land
In the forum “Getting the forest back and the impact on the poor: the case of Sai Thong National Park” villagers came together and to insist their rights.
Thai animal traffickers keep getting away with crimes, and authorities ask for U.S. help
Just like the Godfather, the alleged trafficker walked out of a Thai courtroom as a free man, after the prosecution’s key witness changed his testimony.
Finance Ministry plans rejig of fuel excise tax
New rate to be based on CO2 emissions
Govt looks to ease Mekong dam impacts
Govt will roll out a number of measures to help cushion the impacts of dam construction in the upper reaches of the Mekong River on Thai fishermen.
US invests in Thai solar energy project
US Trade and Development Agency has funded a Thai energy developer for its feasibility study of a solar power project in Thailand as part of its Indo-Pacific commitment
Unchecked Carbon Emissions Could Cause Worldwide Food Crisis
Extensive flooding in the U.S. Midwest and scorching droughts in Thailand and Indonesia are among the noted issues.
Forest peoples key to climate solutions
The planet is on fire. The heat is triggering natural wildfires across the globe, adding to the unstoppable destruction of forestland by governments and big businesses.
How many elephants are left in the wild
Poaching continues in places such as the southeastern Asian nations of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand (whose national symbol is the elephant).
Forests caught between well-meaning conflicting laws
Since the process to prove historial residency is complicated and lengthy, forestry officials found many pieces of park lands under investigation were bought and transferred.