Environment

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

Massive Leatherback Sea Turtle Lays 139 Eggs on Beach in Phang Nga

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Phang Nga – The biggest mother leather back sea turtle of the year in Phang Nga laid 139 eggs on a beach in Phang Nga. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the...

Mu-Ko Similan National Park in Phang Nga to be temporarily closed to tourism

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Phang Nga – The Mu-Ko Similan National Park in Kuraburi district in Phang Nga, is to be temporarily closed to tourism. The Mu-Ko Similan National Park has announced their annual closure from May 16th to October 14th...

Rawai to hold tsunami evacuation drill this afternoon

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Rawai, Mueang Phuket - The Rawai Municipality has announced a tsunami evacuation drill will be held this afternoon, July 20th. The drill came after the Phuket Governor has ordered relevant officials to stay updated and keep...

Dugong found dead in Krabi

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Krabi- A dugong was found dead in the sea in Krabi. The dead dugong was found by a local fisherman in the sea in Baan Nai Nang, Khao Kram sub-district, Mueang Krabi. The dugong was pulled...

129 Leatherback Sea Turtle Eggs Found on Phang Nga Beach

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Phang Nga – A total of 129 leatherback sea turtle eggs have been found in a nest on a beach in Phang Nga, North of Phuket. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the...

96 Green Sea Turtle Eggs Found on Island in Phang Nga

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Phang Nga – A green sea turtle laid 96 eggs on Tachai Island in Similan National Park. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express they found traces of a sea turtle...

Tsunami Towers in Thailand Had No Malfunction Say Disaster Prevention Department

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Thailand – Thai officials reported in total that 25 tsunami towers sounded an alarm across Thailand at the same time, but there was thankfully no tsunami. Our previous story: The warning sounds were at the same time...

Tremors Felt After Earthquake Reports in Phitsanulok

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Phitsanulok, Central Thailand - An earthquake was reported shortly after midnight today in Phitsanulok with multiple tremors felt by residents and those in the affected areas. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported after...

Phuket Aims to be Low-Carbon Eco-Tourism Destination

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PRESS RELEASE: BANGKOK (NNT) - The Island province of Phuket is seeking to become a low-carbon destination, with future development plans focusing on waste management and lowering greenhouse emissions to promote eco-tourism. According to Phuket Governor Narong...

Thai Prime Minister Signs Clean Air Bill During Visit to Chiang Mai to Tackle...

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National— At 9:30 AM, on January 11th, 2024, Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister, signed a Clean Air bill while visiting Chiang Mai to follow up on public transportation networks and air pollution problems. Previously, Srettha...
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