Tag: Thailand
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Smuggler caught with more than 10 percent of an entire species
The arrest of a wildlife smuggler in Thailand proves just how easily a handful of criminals could bring about the demise of an endangered species.
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Young couple cycling around the world killed in Thailand road accident
Peter Root and Mary Thompson, both only 34 years old, were on an epic bike trip around the world. They were killed in a road accident last Wednesday in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand, near Bangkok.
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Swooping Bamboo Structure Is a Children's Paradise
Using local materials, this impressive bamboo structure features a microcosm of imaginative spaces designed for a range of playful activities.
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Thai Tourist Trade Contributing to Burma Elephant Trafficking
A new video from the Ecologist Film Unit shows how baby elephants are being smuggled into Thailand from Burma for tourism.
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Clip-on Apartment Purifies Waste Water, Generates Its Own Energy
I don't think it would actually work, but it is an innovative way of reskinning buildings
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Instant Car Showroom Is Built Out Of Shipping Containers
Design takes advantage of a shipping container attribute: Speed.
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The Week in Pictures: A Cacti Chandelier, Bourbon and Maple Peach Cobbler, and More
A eccentric design hangs living cacti and lighting from the ceiling, a vegan cobbler is delicious, a luxury treehouse is a great escape in Bangkok, and more.
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Gorgeous New Tree House Hotel in Thailand Offers a Green Retreat from Bustling Bangkok
Just a 30-minute ride on public transportation outside the Thai capital, travelers will find a cluster of jungle tree houses where they can breath clean air, explore a lush landscape, and sleep under the stars.
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Over 200 Animals Rescued From Wildlife Traffickers in Thailand
Among the hundreds of animals seized were 5 tigers, 13 white lions, three pumas, three kangaroos, four flamingos, two crowned cranes, 66 marmosets, two orangutans, and two red pandas.
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Thai Artist Looks for Happiness in a Bowl of Rice
Bangkok-based artist Nino Sarabutra investigates what really makes people happy, and how much money is needed to live a good life.
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A New Form of Subsidized Housing and Urban Intensification: Living in a Billboard
It makes sense; They have great views, lots of exposure to wind and sun, and think of all the exercise you'll get climbing up.
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Rare Footage of Wildlife in Thailand's Forests Shows That Anti-Poaching Efforts Work (Video)
Elephants, tigers, and other threatened species are thriving in Thailand's Western Forest Complex thanks to conservation efforts.
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Deadly Floods in Thailand Are A Symptom of a Larger Problem
Since July, floods have ravaged Thailand, causing $3 billion in damage and killing nearly 300 people. But as the waters approach the capital city, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says he is confident
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Reused Tires Make a Squid-Like Playground for Refugee Children
When Go Play! announced a competition to design an innovative playground for 1,000 refugee children along the border of Thailand and Burma, Dutch designer AnneMarie van Splunter thought of old car tires. To
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When the Sun Goes Down, Eco Resorts Combine Luxury and Adventure (Slideshow)
In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy
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When the Sun Goes Down, Eco Resorts Combine Luxury and Adventure
In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy the demand. One place ecotourism h
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Thailand May Double Solar Target to 1GW
Whether it's Israel's efforts to harness solar, gigantic French solar farms, a 2-mile-long solar train tunnel in Belgium, or tantalizing signs that Australia may finally get serious
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Amphibious House Design Goes With The Flow, Rises With Floods
Thai architect Chuta Sinthuphan's projects shown in TreeHugger are usually made of shipping containers and address the issue of housing cost, but his latest, designed for the Thai government, looks a different
