Single-use plastic and Styrofoam-made products now banned in all Thailand national parks nationwide, effective...
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The Thai Royal Gazette yesterday, April 5th, had published a prohibition of all single-use plastic and Styrofoam-made products in national parks nationwide, effective today.
According to the announcement of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife...
Thai Government Sets up New Department to Battle Climate Change
National —
The Thai government has established the “Department of Climate Change and Environment” to fulfill its commitment to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2065.
“Relevant government agencies are taking action in various dimensions to address...
Tremors Felt After Earthquake Reports in Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok, Central Thailand -
An earthquake was reported shortly after midnight today in Phitsanulok with multiple tremors felt by residents and those in the affected areas.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported after...
Thailand’s Three Destinations Honored in 2023 Green Destinations Top 100
PRESS RELEASE:
Three tourist destinations in Thailand were honored in the 2023 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories.
These destinations are Nai Wiang sub-district of Nan province, Mueang Kao sub-district of Sukhothai province, and Khlong Thom district...
Indian passenger arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for reportedly attempting to smuggle wild protected animals...
Bangkok -
An Indian national was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport after reportedly attempting to smuggle several species of live protected animals, including a fennec fox and marmosets, to his home country on Wednesday, August...
Phuket Authorities to Revoke Elephant Foundation License After Swiss Expat Allegedly Assaults Thai Woman
PRESS RELEASE:
Phuket officials are moving to cancel the license of an elephant foundation owned by Urs Fehr, a Swiss national after he reportedly assaulted a Thai woman on a beach. The action, confirmed by...
Phang Nga’s “James Bond Island” in need of stability assessment following several collapses of similar...
Phang Nga -
Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources urgently plans to assess the stability of Phang Nga's limestone karst towers "James Bond Island" in April and May after several similar rock formations of the towers...
Thailand’s Disaster Prevention Department warns of continued flash floods and flooding in many areas...
National -
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) today, November 11th, has issued a warning of possible flash floods, high water levels, and flooding in particular areas nationwide.
According to the announcement, the areas...
UPDATE: Foreigner allegedly catching illegal fish in national park in Krabi apologizes on social...
Krabi –
A foreign man who was allegedly catching fish illegally in a national park in Krabi posted an apology on social media, according to multiple Thai news media sources.
Our previous story:
A foreigner was...
Chinese Neighbor Alarms Pattaya Residents With His Pet White Lion
Pattaya —
A Chinese lion “whisperer” reportedly let his pet lion cub roam freely within his residential area in Pattaya, causing fear and concern among neighbors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3fc_W9sd6k
Nongprue Police and officials from the Office of Conservation...