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The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will launch a campaign urging the public to stop giving money to beggars.

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Don’t give money to beggars, says minister

Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has asked people to stop giving money to beggars as they are increasing in number, claiming that some make almost 100,000 baht a month.

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Reservoir 'golfer' charged with damage to national park

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Khao Yai National Park will press charges against a golfer who plays golf near the Sai Sorn reservoir, located in the national park, as his action is against the park's rules and could harm not only wildlife but also visitors.

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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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King donates to Sak Surin rehabilitation

His Majesty the King has granted financial support for the medical treatment of repatriated jumbo, Sak Surin, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Tuesday.

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Sak Surin in quarantine at Lamphang elephant centre

Ailing Thai jumbo Sak Surin is in 30-day quarantine at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang province after being flown from Sri Lanka to Chiang Mai on Sunday.

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Ailing jumbo repatriated from Sri Lanka

CHIANG MAI: Sak Surin, one of three elephants that Thailand gifted to Sri Lanka, returned home safely as he arrived in Chiang Mai on Sunday after 22 years away.

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An ailing Thai elephant returns home for medical care after years of neglect in Sri Lanka

An ailing elephant that Thailand presented to Sri Lanka more than two decades ago has returned to his native land for medical treatment Sunday following allegations the animal was badly abused while living at a Buddhist temple

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Neglected Thai elephant prepares for jumbo flight home

COLOMBO: An ailing Thai elephant is being prepared for an arduous journey home from Sri Lanka after a diplomatic dispute between the two Asian nations over the creature's alleged mistreatment.

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Ailing elephant's return flight date not locked in

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will decide on June 28 if the ailing male Thai elephant in Sri Lanka is ready to take a six-hour flight to Chiang Mai.

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330 MPs-elect get EC nod

The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that 330 MPs-elect in the constituency contest are not facing any complaints, according to a source at the poll agency.

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Kingdom set to repatriate sick elephant

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has set aside a 19-million-baht budget to repatriate an ailing Thai elephant called Sak Surin from Sri Lanka next month, according to minister Varawut Silpa-archa.

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Chartthaipattana to forge alliances with pro-monarchy parties

Varawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, said on Thursday the party will win at least 25 seats in parliament in Sunday's election, adding it would like to form a government with parties that support the monarchy.

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Govt 'still looking for a way' to bring abused jumbo home

The government is still looking for a way to bring back Sak Surin -- one of three elephants that Thailand gifted to Sri Lanka back in 2001 -- for medical treatment, after an animal rights organisation reported last year the pachyderm had been mistreated by its new handlers.

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PPRP aims to retain Bangkok House seats

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party is adamant that it will at least retain its 12 House seats in the capital in the next poll, according to PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon.

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Somsak Thepsutin to name party of choice

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said he will defect from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) most probably to the main opposition Pheu Thai Party.

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Mobilise to fight PM2.5

PM2.5 dust pollution appears to be worse. Not only worse than during almost three years of the Covid-19 pandemic but in previous years as well.

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PTT sees EVs as new revenue stream

National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is angling towards becoming a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in Thailand as construction of its assembly plant in Chon Buri is scheduled to finish next year.

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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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Markets meant to limit climate change

Attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are not restricted to environmental and technological approaches, as economic instruments are meant to support campaigns against global warming.

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Voter handout 'unlawful'

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has put the brakes on a Senate committee's proposal for 500-baht travel payouts for voters.

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Reform to rid the DNP of graft

The explosive corruption scandal at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) exposes the systemic rotting of the agency from within. The misconduct explains why the agency has failed to safeguard the country's forests. Even as the top boss was caught red-handed with bribery money, it is…

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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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Root out DNP corruption

The bombshell that recently hit the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has cast a much-needed spotlight on the agency.

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Mother Nature's still crying

From floods and extreme weather, to climate change and the adoption of the Bio-Circular-Green economy, the environment was uppermost in the minds of many in 2022.

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