Thai Government Unveils Comprehensive Measures to Tackle Forest Fires and Air Pollution
National—
On December 6th, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, publicly revealed policies for preventing and solving problems of forest fires, smog, and PM 2.5 smoke proposed by...
Thai Authorities Seize Over 500 Unregistered Wild Animal Carcasses, Arrest Wildlife Trader
Pathum Thani—
On November 29th, 2023, Thai Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Units (NED) and U.S. Marine and Wildlife animal officials captured a wildlife trader and confiscated over 500 pieces of unregistered wild animal...
Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Clean Air Act
National —
Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a draft clean air act to reduce pollution.
The draft law, originally proposed by the Thai Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment, received a green light from...
Thai Authorities Seize Illegal Python Skins and Carcasses in Phichit Raid
Phichit—
On November 20th, 2023, Thai Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression (NED) officers launched a search operation on four different locations in Mueang Phichit, and confiscated 12 wild pythons, 5 sheets of dried python...
Teachers, medical practitioners join fight to end dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam
PRESS RELEASE:
Vietnam’s education sector and traditional medicine community are spearheading efforts to end the dog and cat meat trade – a significant step forward for animal welfare from two of the country’s most influential...
Thai Customs Thwart Wildlife Smuggling Attempt at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Seize 124 Wild Animals
National—
On November 17th, 2023, Mr. Phanthong Loykulnanta, the Customs Department Spokesperson, Thai customs officers of Suvarnabhumi Airport, and relevant officials arrested two alleged wildlife smugglers and confiscated more than 124 wild, unregistered animals.
According...
Surging Iguana Population Threatens Lopburi Agriculture, Thai Officials Take Urgent Measures
Lopburi—
On November 16th, 2023, Thai National Park officials, wildlife conservation agency officials, and relevant officials performed a field inspection to instruct locals and investigate the population of iguanas in Phatthana Nikhom, Lopburi.
According to...
Pattaya Joins Forces to Revitalize the Gulf of Thailand and Promote Marine Biodiversity
Pattaya —
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) collaborated with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and the city of Pattaya to organize an event for the deployment of old electric insulators...
Leonid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Night Skies in Thailand: Dazzling Display on November 17-18,...
National—
On November 15th, 2023, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) publicly announced that a Leonid meteor shower would occur from the evening of November 17th until the early morning of November 18th,...
Bali Hai Ship Operators Call for Removal of Shipwreck Causing Odor and Traffic Obstruction
Pattaya —
Ship operators in Pattaya have expressed concern over a shipwreck that has been anchored off the coast of Bali Hai Pier for over three months. The ship, which is in a dilapidated condition...
