Dugong Found Dead in Krabi
Krabi -
A dugong was found dead at a beach on Lanta Island.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that the dead dugong was found by locals on Jao Aoud...
Man Arrested for Illegally Trapping Eight Monkeys in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
A middle-aged man was arrested with eight macaque monkeys that had been illegally trapped which were then seized by relevant officials in the Khura Buri district.
On Thursday (November 23rd), a team of...
Phuket City continues to fight against mosquito illnesses like dengue fever
Phuket –
Phuket City continues to fight back against mosquito carried illnesses including dengue fever.
This week the Public Health and Environmental Division of the Phuket City Municipality rolled out its campaign to contain the spread...
Thailand Sets Compensation for Wild Animal Attack Victims
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has introduced new compensation regulations for victims of wild animal attacks, responding to increasing incidents involving monkeys in Lop Buri province.
Under the guidance of Natural Resources...
UPDATE: Marine official in Phuket believes it was a shark that bit a young...
Phuket –
 A marine official has stated that he believes the marine animal that bit a young boy, a domestic tourist, at Kamala Beach in Phuket over the past weekend was indeed a shark...
Sea Turtles Still Being Impacted by Oil at Phuket Beaches
Phuket –
A sea turtle covered in leaked oil was found in the Phuket sea.
Our previous stories:
Oil stains were found on several beaches in Thalang along with a baby sea turtle that appeared to have...
Krabi warns of ‘flame jellyfish’ at Hong Island
Krabi –
Officials have warned swimmers to be aware of flame jellyfish found near a beach at the Hong Island in the Mueang Krabi district.
Yesterday, (June 12th), officials from the Tan Bok Khorani National have...
Reward of 100,000 Baht Offered For Missing Cat in Phuket
Phuket –
A Chinese expat has offered a 100,000 baht reward for anyone who can find her missing cat, a white Persian cat.
Ms. Xiong, 40, Chinese national, told the Phuket Express on Wednesday (January 18th)...
Sea Turtle Found Dead on Phang Nga Beach
Phang Nga -
A sea turtle was found dead on a beach in the Thai Mueang district.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that on Monday (July 31st) they were...
Turning point for animal welfare as Vietnam practitioners denounce use of dog and cat...
PRESS RELEASE:
Leaders of the traditional medicine community in Vietnam have denounced the use of dog and cat meat for medicinal purposes, marking a turning point for animal welfare in the country.
At a workshop organised...
