Environment

The latest and greatest in breaking daily news around the environment and environmental issues in Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok, and Thailand.

Tourists interested in ‘Arts on Kata Beach’, a first time event for Phuket

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Phuket – Tourists are reportedly interested in the ‘Arts on Kata Beach’ event which is the first arts festival on the beach in Phuket. The festival took place on Kata Beach yesterday (June 29th). Mr, Songwut...

Contaminated seawater found in Phuket, officials state not an environmental hazard

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Phuket – Contaminated seawater found in Phuket has not caused environmental damage, said island officials. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources reported yesterday (October 13th) that they were notified via their website that a stain...

Coral Damaged by Boats and Tourist Divers at Phi Phi National Park in Krabi

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Krabi – Coral was reportedly damaged by tour boats and tourist divers at an island in the famous Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi. The Monsoon Garbage Thailand Facebook Page yesterday (January 3rd) shared...

New Zealand Tourist Rescued After Getting Lost in Phangan Island Jungle

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Phangan Island, Surat Thani – A tourist from New Zealand has been rescued after he got lost in a forest on Phangan Island in Surat Thani. The Samui Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that on...

Headless Dugong Found on Beach in Krabi

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Krabi – A headless dugong was found on a beach in the Nuea Klong district. The village headman, Mr. Yongyut Fangkhwa, was notified by locals of the incident on Wednesday (April 19th). He arrived at Baan...

Weak Dolphin Found Near Pier in Wichit

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Wichit – An exhausted dolphin has been rescued after being found near a pier in Wichit. The Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animals Rescue Center in Phuket told the Phuket Express that on Thursday (June 15th) they were...

UPDATE: Phuket Marine Office Files More Police Reports Over Oil Stains

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Phuket – 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 Unveils Comprehensive Measures to Tackle Forest Fires and Air Pollution

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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...

Leatherback Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Phuket Landmark Beach – Video

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Thalang – A leatherback sea turtle mother laid eggs on a beach near the Phuket International Airport on Monday (March 11th). The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that at 6:50...

Beloved Thai Elephant is Back in Thailand

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Thailand- The operation to bring back an ill Thai elephant from Sri Lanka to Thailand has been completed. Mahouts from Thailand arrived in Sri Lanka last month to familiarize the elephant with the process ahead of...
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