Environment and land
Smog in North takes big toll on public health
Nearly a quarter of a million people in the North sought medical treatment for four different kinds of ailments that flared up amid the intense air pollution between February 17 and 23.Locals in Chiang Mai lament that their hometown has again been besieged by smog ...
The Nation Reporter
Newton Fund's Sustainable Rice Initiative
Last week, Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), hosted a workshop in Bangkok on sustainable rice production.Keep reading ...
Japanese investors keen to invest in medical business in EEC
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has expressed satisfaction with the success of its roadshow in Osaka, Japan.The IEAT Governor, Somjin Piluek, said the IEAT had participated in the Medical Japan 2019 event to interest entrepreneurs and investors in the medical device industry in ...
Not enough water left for rice farmers in Northeast
A water shortage is threatening to soon strike several northeastern provinces. At risk are Roi Et, Maha Sarakham and Yasothon. Some parts of the Chi River in Yasothon are already running dry and the water level in the Maha Sarakham-based Wang Yang Dam is running low. ...
The Nation Reporter
Waste-to-energy plants 'an environmental hazard’
Academics have urged the authorities to slow down their large-scale waste-to-energy development policy, as it could severely harm the country’s environment and people’s health.The Interior and Energy ministries disclosed that the government is offering more subsidies to further boost investments in waste-to-energy power plants at ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Bangkok to host marine meetings
New political commitments to protect marine resources are expected to be announced in two key international marine meetings to be held in Bangkok next week, officials said Thursday. The first meeting will be the Special Asean Ministerial Meeting on Marine Debris on March 5 where ...
Apinya Wipatayotin
SPECIAL REPORT: EU-driven timber certification raises hopes for sustain forest management and forest dwellers' benefits.
With Potentially high benefits at stake, Thailand is moving toward allowing the harvesting of some tree species, which is currently banned unless special permission is obtained.Supporters say a legal amendment could help raise incomes and lead to sustainable livelihoods for forest dwellers, while also stimulating ...
Piyaporn Wongruang
Saying no to ‘Say No’ campaigns – Tackling Thailand’s plastic bag problem
Some timid but long overdue steps are now being taken towards reducing Thailand’s plastic waste. Baby steps to start with but there is no doubt that the issue has now entered the Thai national psyche. In reaction, so far, Thai businesses have, for the most ...
EECO gathers investors’ opinions on eastern airport city project
The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) organized a seminar to gather opinions from investors and private firms on the development of the U-Tapao and the Eastern Airport City project to stimulate the regional economy.Keep reading ...
Praphorn Praphornkul
NGOs seek slowdown of Group worries about environmental impact of speedy development on lives of local people
Environmentalists are urging the government to slow down the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in order to protect locals from environmental impacts and related conflicts.Keep reading ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
