Thai Tourism Authority and National Park Service give update on park status during current...
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The following graphic, provided by the Thai Tourism Authority in conjunction with the National Park Service of Thailand, shows the current status of all National Parks in the country during a cluster of Covid-19...
Opinion: Going Green the New Economic Strategy for ASEAN
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The ASEAN Community Vision 2025 reiterates the...
Earthquake reports in Surat Thani but no tremors felt
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An earthquake was reported in Surat Thani in the south of Thailand this morning (July 13) but locals felt no tremors.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reported at 6:17 A.M. of an earthquake...
Tanker Ship Explodes in Samut Songkhram Province
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An oil tanker capable of storing 3 million liters of oil exploded and caught fire while docking in Samut Songkham province at 9:30 AM today, January 17th.
The tanker “Smooth Sea 22” exploded at...
Oil Stains Continue to be Cleaned up on Phuket Beaches
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The Phuket Marine Office has filed more police reports for legal action against a boat that released oil into the sea.
Our previous stories:
The Phuket Marine Office filed more reports for legal action...
Thai Government Implements Measures to Combat Illegal Burning and Improve Air Quality
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On February 15th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disclosed directives following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Governors were instructed to conduct field inspections and engage communities to halt illegal agricultural...
Mother and one-year-old elephant safely rescued after falling into drainage pit near Khao Yai...
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A one-year-old elephant was safely rescued after reportedly falling into a drainage pit at a resort near the Khao Yai National Park of Nakhon Nayok this morning, July 13th.
Park officials and veterinarians...
Director of Wildlife Conservation Office Discusses Compensation Challenges After Macaque Attack in Lop Buri
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On March 8th, 2024, Mr. Phadet Laithong, the director of the department's Wildlife Conservation Office, publicly revealed that a female trader in Lop Buri hurt her hips and had her knee dislocated from...
Beach “closures” in Pattaya, park closures in Bangkok, spark confusion and anger from local...
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Recent closures of outside "attractions" like beaches in Pattaya and parks in Bangkok have driven widespread anger and even confusion on English and Thai language social media over the past several days.
This follows the...
Air quality reaches unhealthy level in five provinces in Thailand due to PM.2.5 accumulation
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Five provinces in Thailand are facing unhealthy air pollution due to exceeding the PM2.5 dust particles standard level today, the Center for Air Pollution Mitigation (CAPM) reported this morning, December 17th.
The provinces...