SCIENCE

A bird eating fanged frog, a gecko that looks like it’s from another planet and a bird which would rather walk than fly, are among the 163 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year that are now at risk of extinction due to climate change, says a new report launched by WWF ahead of UN climate talks in Bangkok.

Even over four million sandbags that were prepared as temporary embankment walls in preparation for the floods in Bangkok could not stop the effects of 148 millimeters of rain.

The Naklua Preservation Group, a group of local activists, is at odds with a scenery development project, over the possible destruction of the last mangrove area on Naklua Beach.

An environmental preservation project to release sea turtles was recently conducted at Koh Larn’s Samae beach aimed at the balancing and preservation of sea turtles. The honorable Pattaya Deputy Mayor Veerawat Khakhay, Sriracha, attended the event Deputy Major Thanee Rattananon, as well as many students and representatives from relevant organizations.

An old law will be enforced beginning next month in Bangkok. Bangkok residents are warned that they will be fined for littering in public. This order has just, recently, been issued by current Bangkok Governor Sukhumphan Boribhad as part of a campaign aimed at convincing people to do their part as well as to instill a good sense of environmental awareness.

8,000 trees were recently planted in order to offer merit to HM the Queen. The tree planting project was conducted by The Crown Property Bureau in association with its three networking organizations: the Siam Commercial Company, Siam Cement Group and Tewet Assurance Company. The 8,000 trees were planted on an approximately 40 rai area. The project was part of HM the Queen’s goal to complete eight million tree plantings aimed at returning an abundant ecosystem to the environment and community.

An event was recently held at the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden with 30 elephants appearing in a parade to celebrate HM the Queen’s 77th birthday anniversary which is also Mother’s Day in Thailand. The theme of the event was “Love Mum – Plant trees to reduce Global Warming”

Siam Bayshore Resort and Spa Siam Bayshore Resort and Spa recently organized its annual ‘Environment- Friendly Hotel’ campaign to promote environmental awareness.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, recently organized its “Love Trees, Reduce Global Warming” event for more than 800 primary and secondary students.

Chiang Mai Zoo's young panda cub recently celebrated its first month of life with activities. Zoo officials performed rituals to appease the spirits for the cub's good health.