A 165-square-kilometer reservoir in the lowland rainforest of Thailand has led to the “collapse” of the region’s bird populations, according to recent research.
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Thailand steps away from coal
The Electricity Generating Authority Thailand turns its back on coal-fired power plants after years of fruitless attempts to build them in southern Thailand.
Ban Ki-moon attends launch of Global Compact Network Thailand
Part of a key UN initiative to drive Thailand towards sustainability goals by means of responsible business.
Vegetables and fruits in Thai student lunches heavily contaminated
99% of the urine samples from students and teachers in four provinces contained organophosphate, a deadly toxic pesticide that attacks nervous system.
Thailand’s first green bond is taken up by the ADB
For renewable-energy development projects in Thailand that help to establish a low-carbon pathway for sustainable economic growth.
Government says Thailand is “Not” the most unequal nation
A government spokesman on Friday hit back at a Swiss bank report claiming Thailand has the world’s most unequal distribution of wealth.
Damning evidence of Thai dam’s impacts on rainforest birds
The authors say the results should serve as a cautionary tale as new hydroelectric projects are aggressively pursued in Asia.
Thai farmers feeling the heat of climate debate
Many of them have reported losing crops to irregular weather patterns and unexpected disasters such as drought and flooding. Some even fall into debt due to their income losses.
Thailand’s 2030 climate target far too ‘unambitious’
In its effort to expand industrial areas, the Prayut regime has unabashedly suspended its emissions commitment.
“Social Enterprises” key to boost sustainable development
The Thai Cabinet approved a new draft bill in July to encourage businesses to conduct more activities for the benefit of society, which will help develop communities and ease environmental problems.