Environment and land
Yala Kick Off sponsors sustainable development of rubber farmers
The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) has launched its “Yala Kick Off” program, donating support funds for the sustainable development of rubber growers. Vice Director of the RAOT, Surachai Boonwanno, was present at the RAOT’s Yala Office to chair the launch of the program and to ...
Itiporn Lakarnchua
Coral bleaching found off Phuket
The marine ecology division of the Marine Biological Centre has reported on research about coral bleaching in the areas around Phuket. The first stage of coral bleaching has been found in some areas around Koh Payu (Ao Kung area), Koh Maithon, Koh Aew and Koh ...
Kritsada Mueanhawong
Thailand Strengthens Effectiveness of the Fisheries Monitoring Center
On 16 May 2018, General Chatchai Sarikulya, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, visited the Fisheries Monitoring Center (FMC), which is located within the Department of Fisheries, to follow up on its performance and explore ways to increase the effectiveness of the FMC.Keep ...
Five steps proposed to end illegal land ownership
The national Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has proposed drastic measures to tackle the growing number of illegal land ownership cases, especially those concerning forest reserves, public land and undocumented land plots.Keep reading ...
Whale sharks threatened with extinction
By-catching while fishing poses critical threat to the survival of the species. Its head was down, while its tail was up to the air, after being tied up tightly with a rope attached to a big reel on that trawler.Keep reading ...
Piyaporn Wongruang
EU delegates informed about Thai fisheries sector efforts
Delegates from the European parliament were given a presentation on effective law enforcement and the impressive progress on labour rights protection in Thailand’s fisheries sector, as evidence of the Thai government’s true intention to achieve sustainability in the region’s fisheries sector.Keep reading ...
G-to-G deals for rice in the works
China and Indonesia are in the mix for planned rice sales in the form of government-to-government (G-to-G) deals during the remaining months of the year.According to Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong, Thailand is waiting for the Chinese government to sign a contract to buy an additional ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Latest research aims to strengthen Thai reputation as world rice leader
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Wednesday (May, 23) presided over the opening ceremony of the Fifth National Rice Academic Conference 2018 which was held in Bangkok under the banner of “Thai Rice Research Moves Towards Thailand 4.0”.Keep reading.. ...
The Nation Reporter
Thai Union making ‘substantial progress’ on Greenpeace commitment
Thai Union Group has made “substantial, positive progress” on its commitment with Greenpeace to improve sustainability in fisheries and worker livelihoods through building on its SeaChange initiative.After reaching an agreement with Greenpeace in July, 2017, progress has been made implementing measures that tackle illegal fishing ...
EEC apart, NCPO has done little to enhance people’s lives, say economists
Economists see some economic improvement during the term of the junta-backed government but are disappointed at the paucity of its major economic reforms.The National Council for Peace and Order ended the controversial rice-pledging scheme implemented by the Yingluck Shinawatra government but is still providing subsidies ...
Wichit Chaitrong
