Thai Oil Rushes to Contain 20-Ton Crude Oil Spill 9km from Koh Sichang
Government officials and private companies are working to control damage from a crude oil spill at Single Buoy Mooring-2 (SBM-2) of Thai Oil's refinery in Sri Racha, Chonburi, during oil transfer operations
Myanmar Cargo Ship Damages Thai Coral Reef, Faces $366K Bill
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is seeking 12 million baht ($366,600) in damages from the owner of a Myanmar cargo ship that struck and damaged coral reefs in the Surin Islands National Park.
Sai River Pollution Sparks Mine Shutdown Calls in Chiang Rai
Besides the Kok River, which faces pollution problems from mining in Myanmar requiring international cooperation to resolve, the Sai River - another major waterway - is now becoming an issue with heavy metal
Thailand Urges Talks with Myanmar, China Over Kok River Arsenic Pollution
Thailand is facing a deepening environmental crisis after reports of arsenic contamination in the Kok River surfaced in March following complaints from local communities in Chiang Rai province.
Thai Researchers Develop Coral That Thrives in Warmer Oceans
Researchers at Chulalongkorn University have developed methods to help coral adapt to global warming through artificial fertilization and raising coral in high-temperature environments.
Thai Researchers Discover New Plant Genus in Tenasserim Mountain
In a groundbreaking botanical discovery, researchers from Kasetsart University and officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation have jointly announced the discovery of a new plant genus and species
New Damselfly Species Discovered by Thai-Vietnamese Researchers
Thai and Vietnamese researchers have discovered a new species of damselfly in Thailand's Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the area's rich biodiversity and ecological significance.
Huge and Rare Mekong Catfish Spotted in Cambodia, Raising Conservation Hopes
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and released recently in Cambodia, reviving hopes for the survival of the species.
Giant Fish Thought To Be Extinct Is Spotted in the Mekong River
A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. The giant salmon carp is like a symbol of the Mekong region,” said Chheana Chhut, a researcher at the Inland Fisheries Research
Four New Thai Plant Species Found, One Mimics Monkey Face
Researchers from the Department of National Parks have introduced four new plant species that they have discovered, one of which has a strange flower resembling a monkey's face
