Environment and land
Peace not on horizon in Asean’s fishing wars
Indonesia’s decision to sink a dozen fishing boats on Saturday is a reminder for Asean that illegal fishing is a serious region problem that requires concrete solutions, not more meetings and lip service. Theft from the South China Sea and our region’s other waters is ...
The Nation Reporter
Moves to enlarge Bang Pakong River upset locals
The Marine Department is planning to enlarge the ecologically-rich Bang Pakong River to better facilitate cargo barges traveling in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) zone. The department is funding a 6.9 million baht study which focuses on dredging a section of the 231-kilometre river in ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
GITSDA reports on water situation
During the dry season, GISTDA has issued a report on the situation at small water sources and farm areas using satellite images, serving as initial analysis for other agencies related to water management.In the past week, GISTDA has analysed 141,022 small surface-level ponds no larger ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
River sanctuaries help giant fish recover in Southeast Asia
NGAO RIVER, THAILAND – It may run through a region riven by conflict, but western Thailand’s Ngao River, near the troubled border with Myanmar, is a peaceful haven to the more than 50 species of fish living in it. Below Ban Luiy, one of the ...
China, Japan to join EEC smart city plan
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) smart city initiative is likely to be the second development project involving collaboration with China and Japan, following the high-speed rail network linking the three main airports of Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao. Keep reading ...
Chatrudee Theparat
Giving a dam about the Mekong
Originating in the Tibetan highlands and running through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Vietnam, the Mekong and its tributaries provide water, food and income for 60 million people. The longest river in Southeast Asia is home to the world’s largest inland fishery. It ...
Sheith Khidhir
How green buildings improve air quality
Bangkokians’ awareness of the importance of clean air has increased substantially in recent months, as the country has suffered from unprecedented levels of air pollution. Elevated levels of microscopic particulate matter (PM2.5) can cause significant health issues, and the city is now focused on long-term ...
Rise in temperatures linked to air pollution, say experts
Climate change and air pollution are interrelated, say environmental experts as they call for the authorities to take simultaneous and urgent action to tackle these problems and avoid serious consequences.Keep reading ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Commerce Ministry tackles oil palm pricing
The Ministry of Commerce has stressed the government’s efforts to solve low pricing of oil palm kernels, bringing forward measures over the next two months to bring down the stock volume to a normal level.Keep watching ...
Heat and drought in Thailand
We are now turning our attention to weather news. This year ‘s hot season has reportedly arrived much sooner than in many previous years. Many provinces have been declared drought disaster zones. The public sector has been preparing for the lack of water.Keep watching ...
