Category: Thailand
Four Thai Eco-Warriors On Nature’s Comeback During COVID
The slow-down in fisheries’ depletions caused by Covid-19 will help but in the long run we have to change fishing practices to make an enduring difference.
Conservation activists urge post-pandemic tourism reset in Thailand
Since tourism dried up, reports of encounters with wild or rare animals have been frequent: elephants from the jungle and sharks, otters and dugong in the sea.
Farmers call on Thai government to overturn pesticide ban
n the letter, they suggest the Hazardous Substances Committee impose restrictions on use of products instead, while educating farmers on how to use them safely.
Agencies told to find ways to mitigate dam impact
Thailand is concerned about the potential environmental impacts from the planned Sanakham Dam project in Laos to be located two kilometres from its border.
Class-action suit against sugar giant goes ahead
Bangkok court rules Cambodian villagers can pursue case against Mitr Phol over land-grabbing more than a decade ago.
‘Missing water’ in dams spark fears
Cabinet concerned about the water situation as many dams nationwide share the same problem of less water inflows leading to critical drought problem next year.
Rethink ‘Asia battery’ plan
While the 410-megawatt hydropower dam has been operating since late last year, a new housing project for affected villagers is not yet complete.