This report, “International Labour Migration in a Changing Climate”, provides insights from Malaysia and Thailand on how, and in what contexts, international labour migration can be a viable adaptation strategy to climate change. The report provides experiences and perspectives of migrant workers, employers and government representatives on the topic. This …
Thailand will vow to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20% over the next six years as part of a new plan to combat global warming. Pattarachit Choompol Gozzoli, spokeswoman for the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (Onep), said the new environmental master plan is …
Lt Gen Preecha said he had ordered 600 soldiers to be deployed in flood-prone areas of Sukhothai. They would help erect walls of sandbags and evacuate residents. Five districts on the banks of the Yom River in Sukhothai have been declared as flood-prone areas — Muang, Si Satchanalai, Sawankhalok, Si …
Heavy rain in many parts of the country had caused floods in 17 provinces, leaving six people dead and one person missing, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Chatchai Promlert said on Monday. Mr Chatchai said that since Aug 26 low pressure wedges and the southwesterly monsoon have brought heavy …
A blaze at a vast rubbish dump home to six million tonnes of putrefying trash and toxic effluent has kindled fears that poor planning and lax law enforcement are tipping Thailand towards a waste crisis. Locals had long pressed for the closure of the foul-smelling Praeksa landfill site, which is …
A blaze at a vast rubbish dump made up of six million tonnes of putrefying trash and toxic effluent has kindled fears that poor planning and lax law enforcement are tipping Thailand towards a waste crisis. Locals had long pressed for the closure of the foul-smelling Praeksa landfill site, wedged …
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will roll out plans to expand forest areas within the next three months as part of its efforts to combat forest encroachment nationwide. The issue was raised at yesterday's NCPO meeting, chaired by army chief-of-staff Aksara Kerdpol, who is also director of …
Heavy rain in many parts of the country had caused floods in 17 provinces, leaving six people dead and one person missing, Promlert, director-general of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, said on Monday. Mr Chatchai said that since Aug 26 low pressure wedges and the southwesterly monsoon have brought …
Climate change is making it more difficult for young people in south-east Asia to find a job, according to a report by Plan International). Livelihoods in countries such as Indonesia, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam are dependent on ocean and coastal environments for food, building materials and medicine. These countries face …
The transport sector is a major consumer of energy and with 59 Mt CO2, or 17% of total greenhouse gases, the 2nd largest emitter in Thailand. This translates into 0.88 tonnes per capita. Freight and passenger transport are almost equal in their contribution to energy use and GHG emissions. The …
In 2013, more than 35,000 elephants across Africa were killed for their ivory, which is often carved and sold as ornaments, jewelry and other gift items. China is a major importer of ivory, where it’s highly prized as a luxury good. Ivory sellers also do a roaring trade in Japan, …
India on Tuesday said it is unwilling to compromise on its demand for any dilution in its policy related to the minimum support price for farm goods at the World Trade Organization, even as Roberto Azevedo, who heads the multilateral agency , got down to getting members work out a …
In a possible change of stance, India might finally relent on the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) trade facilitation agreement (TFA), provided it gets an “assurance” from 160 member countries, especially the developed nations, that issues concerning food security would be addressed along with TFA. Meanwhile, the WTO General Council has …
This twentieth edition of the Agricultural Outlook published jointly by OECD and FAO provides market projections to 2023 for major agricultural commodities, biofuels and fish across 41 countries and 12 regions: OECD member countries (European Union as a region), key non-OECD agricultural producers (such as India, China, Brazil, Russian Federation …
Wild elephants are being held in horrific conditions in Myanmar by smugglers looking to resume a lucrative trade, a report says. It claims the animals, mainly calves, are being brutally treated as they are "tamed" for tourist camps in Thailand. Campaigners Traffic fear a resurgence in smuggling could seriously threaten …
Elephants are revered in Thailand and, as an important part of the country’s identity, they are an integral part of Thai beliefs and culture. However, despite this, Thailand has one of the world’s largest unregulated ivory markets and is consistently highlighted as one of the most problematic countries in the …
Over 20,000 African elephants were poached across the continent in 2013 according to a report released today by the CITES Secretariat. Although the sharp upward trend in illegal elephant killing observed since the mid-2000s, which had peaked in 2011, is levelling off, poaching levels remain alarmingly high and continue to …
15% students aged 13-15 use tobacco in Southeast Asia The prevalence of tobacco use is increasing among young people in Southeast Asia, with nearly 15% of students aged 13-15 years using some form of tobacco in the region. The finding was disclosed in a press release by the World Health …
Sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) are implicated in the rising prevalence of obesity and diet-related chronic diseases worldwide. However, little is known about their contribution to weight gain in Asian populations. This study aimed to investigate weight change associated with SSB consumption between 2005 and 2009 in a large national cohort …
The most-severe drought in 17 years is threatening supplies of palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's biggest producers, and forecasters say an El Nino weather pattern this year may cause even more damage. The countries got less than 50 millimeters (2 inches) of rain in January and February …
This report presents the methodology and lessons learned from a climate change adaptation study conducted under the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Core Environment Program. The study yielded a framework and methodology for assessing climate vulnerability and adaptation options for rural communities in the GMS. It was conducted in biodiversity conservation …
