Teak wood in Thailand
The teak forests in Thailand extend over large areas in the north along the border with Myanmar (Burma). Of course, the teak tree knows no border, so Myanmar also has an immense area of teak forests.
News from Thailand – August 7, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Night train passenger robbery: Six railway employees suspended
• Interim cabinet decides on lifting martial law
• Happy Birthday to panda Xuan Xuan (14) in Chiang Mai
Campaigning for the environment is not without risk in Thailand
Peera Tantiserane, the mayor of Songkhla, was known for his commitment to the environment. He was shot last year. Peera is not the first politician who has had to pay for his battle with local godfathers with death. And he won't be the last either.
Will Thailand become uninhabitable?
Opinion – by Khun Peter In recent years, several experts have warned of the danger of flooding in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand. We have also regularly written about this on Thailandblog. Exciting days for Bangkok The coming days will be exciting for Bangkok and the Northeastern provinces. Today 'The Royal Irrigation Department' warned about the water going to the Chi River via Chaiyabhum. This will affect the provinces of Maha…
