Thai Government Unveils Comprehensive Measures to Tackle Forest Fires and Air Pollution
National—
On December 6th, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, publicly revealed policies for preventing and solving problems of forest fires, smog, and PM 2.5 smoke proposed by...
Chemical Waste Storage Factory Fire in Rayong Sparks Urgent Response: Authorities Work to Control...
Rayong—
At 10:00 PM, on April 22nd, 2024, Rayong local media reported a fire incident case at a chemical waste storage factory at 9 AM in Ban Khai, Rayong.
In response to the fire incident, Mr....
Thai Customs Thwart Wildlife Smuggling Attempt at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Seize 124 Wild Animals
National—
On November 17th, 2023, Mr. Phanthong Loykulnanta, the Customs Department Spokesperson, Thai customs officers of Suvarnabhumi Airport, and relevant officials arrested two alleged wildlife smugglers and confiscated more than 124 wild, unregistered animals.
According...
Soi Dog Foundation celebrates half-a-million sterilizations
Soi Dog Foundation celebrates half-a-million sterilizations
The following is a press release from the Soi Dog foundation. Their views and opinions are their own.
Soi Dog Foundation shared the incredible news that it has surpassed half-a-million dogs...
National Water Resources Office warns eight central provinces of more flooding in early October...
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The Office of National Water Resources today, September 30th, has issued a warning to eight provinces in central Thailand, including Bangkok, to prepare for possible flooding as the Pasak Chonlasit Dam and the...
Thai Prime Minister visits Chiang Mai to follow up on progress of ‘Mae Kuang...
Chiang Mai -
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha paid a visit to Chiang Mai yesterday, June 29th, to follow up on the progress of the 'Mae Kuang Udom Thara Dam' project which aimed to increase...
UPDATE: Officials Identify Tour Boat Allegedly Involved in Coral Damage in Krabi
Krabi –
Officials have identified a tour boat which allegedly was involved in coral damage at an island in the famous Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi.
Our previous story:
Coral was reportedly damaged by...
Maya Bay in Krabi Temporarily Closing For Two Months
Krabi –
The famous Maya Bay in Krabi is now temporarily closing for two months for environmental recovery.
The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park on Tuesday (August 1st) has announced a...
Royal Thai Navy Thwarts Illegal Oil Smuggling Operation in Songkhla
Songkhla—
On February 8th, 2024, the Second Naval Area Command of the Royal Thai Navy was alerted to a concerning report of a boat suspected of engaging in illicit oil smuggling to fishing vessels in...
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...