The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document on protecting the environment and limiting the use of plastic bags, straws and cups.
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Govt pledges strict study of port plan
A controversial project to build a new port and petrochemical factories in Chon Buri’s Laem Chabang area on reclaimed land will undergo a strict EIA.
Environment Ministry wants to increase dugong populations by 50% over a decade
The efforts to increase the population of dugongs would be jointly undertaken by officials and communities, with a plan to ban fishing gear which poses a threat to endangered marine animals
The forest reclamation case: when the court sent the Sapwai villagers to prison and off their land
In the forum “Getting the forest back and the impact on the poor: the case of Sai Thong National Park” villagers came together and to insist their rights.
Saving the environment with circular fashion
High levels of consumption mean a high level of waste. The younger generation is demanding that companies work towards sustainable products and a transparent value chain.
Ministry focuses on land grabbing
Environment Minister Say Samal on Saturday posted on his Facebook account stressing that land grabbing is against the Land Law and Protected Areas Law.
Singaporean company plans to build smart city in Cambodia
The beginning of this undertaking will involve the construction of a 100-hectare mixed-use development project in the centre of Cambodia’s capital city.
Thai animal traffickers keep getting away with crimes, and authorities ask for U.S. help
Just like the Godfather, the alleged trafficker walked out of a Thai courtroom as a free man, after the prosecution’s key witness changed his testimony.
Finance Ministry plans rejig of fuel excise tax
New rate to be based on CO2 emissions
Govt looks to ease Mekong dam impacts
Govt will roll out a number of measures to help cushion the impacts of dam construction in the upper reaches of the Mekong River on Thai fishermen.