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Thailand celebrates ninth World Heritage site

Thailand celebrated a major cultural milestone on Saturday as the Unesco World Heritage Committee approved the inscription of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a World Cultural Heritage site.

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Govt targets resorts on park land

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has intensified its crackdown on illegal resorts in Thap Lan National Park, ordering demolitions and preparing asset seizures and money laundering charges against investors.

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Phuket beaches to be 'restored'

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with reclaiming encroached public beaches in Phuket, enforcing court rulings and removing illegal structures.

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Haze 'war room' opens in Vientiane

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has directed agencies to intensify measures against transboundary haze and PM2.5 pollution, beginning with the establishment of a new Forest Fire and Haze War Room in Vientiane.

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Reservoir puts forest in peril

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin is facing a challenge to decide whether to permit a state developer to build a reservoir in Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park in Chanthaburi province.

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Suchart defends Thap Lan revision

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has defended the revision of the Thap Lan National Park boundary, insisting the move is not intended to benefit capital interests but to address the long-standing hardships of residents who lived in the area before it was declared a national park.

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Demolition of encroaching beach hotels in Phuket to start next month

Authorities will start to demolish hotels that encroach on beaches and reserved forest land in Phuket next month, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Tuesday.

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Suchart apologises after heated clash

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin on Tuesday apologised to a reporter after a tense exchange over questions about a corruption survey involving the Pollution Control Department (PCD).

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Trump Appoints Man Who Was Publicly Denounced for Operating an Airstrip in a National Recreation Area for Natural Resources Position

Trump appoints Michael Boren, a businessman tied to legal disputes over an Idaho airstrip, as U.S. Under Secretary for Natural Resources.

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Care sought for other jumbos

Thailand is seeking to strike deals with several veterinarian organisations in Sri Lanka to ensure proper care for Thai ambassador elephants, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Wednesday.

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Govt redraw of forest borderlines on cards

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said he had no objection to the possibility of new forest borderlines being drawn up at Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri's Nadi district if it is able to deal with issues of forest encroachment there.

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Ministry apologises for parks dept chief 'bribes'

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Thursday he would ensure justice is served in a suspected case of bribery discovered at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and keep the public updated.

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Varawut to lead father's political party

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has been elected leader of the 12-MP Chartthaipattana Party, replacing his elder sister Kanchana.

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More pumps to drain floodwater from Bangkok

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is getting six high-capacity pumps from the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to help existing pumps drain the floodwater from the capital.

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Minister: No more forest ranger cuts this year

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said he will maintain the current number of forest rangers and keep their welfare intact despite the ministry's limited budget.

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Low dolphin population 'concerning'

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has expressed concerns over the low population of Irrawaddy dolphins in Thailand and urged all parties to step up efforts to help protect the critically endangered species.

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Food chain 'must change'

The government is investing to accelerate food system transformation with a focus on knowledge and technology-based investment in a bid to ensure the country's food security, while reaffirming its commitment to the UN's framework through the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model.

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Hermit crab video sparks controversy

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has vowed to launch an investigation against a popular YouTuber who published a video clip of himself catching a number of hermit crabs and taking them home to keep.

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Naga Cave closed for 1 month for recovery, says minister

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa says the popular Naga Cave in Bueng Kan province is temporarily closed to tourists for ecological recovery.

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Varawut outlines priorities on environmental protection

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa recently raised concern about the impact of Covid-19 on the environment and natural resources at a virtual meeting with AMCHAM members. The meeting was held as part of the 2022 AMCHAM Annual General Meeting.

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Strict new rules to protect Chiang Mai's iconic trees

The minister of natural resources and environment has issued new regulations to protect the century-old Yang Na trees along the iconic Chiang Mai-Lamphun highway, including bans on buildings and any activity that would affect their roots.

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Koh Samet declared 'safe' from oil slick

Beaches on Koh Samet remain free from pollution by the oil slick that spread from a broken pipeline in the sea off Map Ta Phut, in Rayong, last week, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Tuesday.

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