Thai social media “outraged” over foreign man allegedly catching fish illegally in national park
Krabi –
A foreigner was caught on social media allegedly catching parrot fish in a national park area in Krabi. The video had first been noticed on TikTok and then widely shared by “outraged” Thais.
The...
Violent Wildfire Engulfs Over 400 Rai near Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai: Authorities Mobilize...
Chiang Rai—
On April 23rd, 2024, Chiang Rai local media reported a violent wildfire destroying more than 400 Rai near the Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai.
According to Chiang Saen District Administrative and relevant...
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 to temporarily close for two months for environmental recovery
Krabi –
The famous Maya Bay in Krabi will be temporarily closed for two months for environmental recovery.
The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park today (July 20th) has announced a reminder...
Thailand finds African Swine Fever in swab sample at Nakhon Prathom slaughterhouse
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Thailand's Department of Livestock Development today, January 11th, confirms the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in a surface swab sample collected from a slaughterhouse in the Nakhon Prathom province.
Director-General Sorawit Thanito told...
Yellow-band disease discovered in coral reefs off Sattahip and Samaesarn islands in Chonburi
Chonburi —
The Chonburi Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has increased its patrols after Yellow-band disease was discovered in coral reefs off Sattahip and Samaesarn islands.
The disease was found on October 13th by the...
Thai Government Unveils Ambitious Measures to Tackle PM 2.5 Crisis in 2024
National—
At 1:30 PM, on December 19th, 2023, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed after the cabinet meeting that the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment proposed measures to solve the...
Thailand’s Wildlife Department provides assistance to residents in Hua Hin following viral photo of...
Hua Hin -
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, along with local authorities, is currently examining a case involving wild elephants intruding upon a local residence in Hua Hin, located in the...
Thailand bans sunscreen with harmful chemicals for coral reefs in country’s national parks
National -
The Royal Gazette has announced the prohibition of the use of sunscreen that contains any of four chemicals considered to be harmful to coral reefs in the national parks, effective today, August 4th,...
World’s Best Beach in Trang to Close for Four Months
Trang –
Kradan Island in Trang which has the world's best beach as voted by a popular travel website will be temporarily closed next month for an annual environmental restoration.
The Hat Chao Mai National Park...