Category: Thailand
Endangered sea turtles hatch for 1st time in decades on Thai soil
The olive ridley sea turtles, listed as vulnerable on IUCN’s Red List, hatched on a Phang Nga beach for the first time since 1996.
Thai villagers continue to fight Chinese plans for potash mine
Resentment among community groups in northern Thailand reflects growing concern about Chinese investment across Southeast Asia, observers say.
Experts make dire predictions as lower than average rain forecast
Thailand will face drought and water shortages this year based on both current water supplies and weather forecasts, but the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) insists no need to worry.
Hosing down drought fears
The new government should look into the matter, re-examine the current regime’s master plan and give local people more of a voice so that the proposed projects will gain local acceptance.
Economist mulls murky EEC future
The new post-election government could lead to more Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) investment but could also result in the cancellation of some key projects, says an economist.