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tiger

Thai Authorities Order Sri Racha Park to Cancel Tiger Walking Activities

Following viral videos showing a shocking incident where a tiger pounced on an Indian tourist during a photo session at a Tiger Park in Thailand, which was widely reported by Indian media, Thailand's Department of National Parks
oil

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
coral

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
Kok River

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
damselfly

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.
catfish

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.
Mekong

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

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