Environment

After decades of absence, red-headed vulture breeding signals a comeback

The rare red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), raised as part of the vulture population rehabilitation program in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, in Uthai Thani province, laid its second egg on Monday evening.

Nakhon Nayok fires endanger 200+ bird species, including black hawks

Bird conservation groups have expressed concern that the massive fires in rice fields in the Pak Phli district of Nakhon Nayok may have impacted hundreds of bird species, including migratory birds that rely on the rice fields as their natural breeding and feeding grounds.

Bangkok shrouded in excessive PM2.5 airborne pollution today

The entire city of Bangkok is covered with PM2.5 airborne dust today, averaging 55.2µg/m³ (microns), which exceeds the standard/safe level of 37.5µg/m³. The most polluted area is Bang Rak district, where the PM2.5 level is 66.5µg/m³ this morning.

Flying fox habitat at risk in BMA’s Saen Saeb Canal walkway plan

A Bangkok-based environmental network has objected to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) plan to remove large trees along both sides of the Saen Saeb Canal to make way for a recreational pedestrian walkway and bicycle lane.

Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: study

Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, according to research published by a global team of scientists on Tuesday.

Phu Kradueng cable car project moves ahead, set for completion in 2028

Phu Kradueng cable car project is on the move despite decades of debate, after memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed.

Bangkok’s new pet rules: What owners need to know before D-Day

Waterfalls in Phu Kradueng National Park reopen to tourists after a year of closures

The Phu Kradueng National Park, in the northeastern province of Loei, has reopened three waterfalls to visitors after their closure for about a year, following elephant attacks on tourists.

Elephant found dead, possibly electrocuted, in Phetchaburi orchard

A wild elephant was found dead yesterday, possibly electrocuted, in a fruit orchard in Kaeng Krachan district of Phetchaburi.

Bangkok’s Loy Krathong waste drops 24% from last year, says BMA

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) revealed today that this year’s krathong waste collection showed a 24% decrease compared to last year.

Similan Islands launch mission to clear ghost fishing gear

The Similan Islands National Park’s diving team is working to retrieve large and heavy remnants of discarded fishing gear in Nguang Chang Bay as part of efforts to restore the marine ecosystem and reduce threats to rare marine species.

US claims intent of Thai-US rare earth MoU as cooperation, not control

The United States has sought to clarify that the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thailand on critical and rare earth minerals is intended to strengthen bilateral cooperation on supply chain resilience rather than create a binding legal framework.