Environment

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

UPDATE: Foreigner allegedly catching illegal fish in national park in Krabi apologizes on social...

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Krabi –   A foreign man who was allegedly catching fish illegally in a national park in Krabi posted an apology on social media, according to multiple Thai news media sources. Our previous story: A foreigner was...

Five Bryde’s Whales Spotted near Island in Surat Thani

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Surat Thani – Five Bryde’s whales were spotted near an island in the Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine National Park. Mu Ko Angthong National Park officials told The Phuket Express that on Monday (February 5th) five...

UPDATE: Boat Releasing Oil Into Phuket Sea to Face Legal Action

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Phuket – The Phuket Marine Office filed a report for legal action against a boat that released oil into the sea. Our previous story: Oil stains were found on several beaches in Thalang along with a baby...

Phuket beach cleaning held to honor Queen Sirikit’s 90th birthday

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Phuket – Mass beach cleaning was held this morning to honor Queen Sirikit’s 90th birthday on August 12th. The cleaning at Naiyang beach this morning (August 9th) was held by the Phuket International Airport. Mr. Somsak Pakdeerak,...

Rare Dolphin Found Dead in Krabi

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Krabi – A rare dolphin was found dead at a beach on Lanta Island. The head of the Mu-Ko Lanta National Park Mr. Naeramit Songsang was notified of the dead dolphin at Ba Kan Teang Beach...

Thailand Plans to Use Space Technology to Combat Air Pollution

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Thailand will use the developments of its space technology to address the ongoing air pollution and environmental problems which are currently affecting public health and the country’s reputation. The House Committee on Communications, Telecommunications, and...

Rare Humpback Whale Sighted off of Phuket

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Phuket – A rare Humpback whale has been sighted off of Phuket. Mr. Charoen Chanaphon first spotted the Humpback whale and said that while he was piloting a tour boat from Phuket to the Phi Phi...

Lanta Island in Krabi reopening after many months of closure

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Lanta Island, Krabi- The Lanta Island in Krabi has reopened after many months of closure. Our previous story: Several islands in the area of Mu-Ko Lanta National Park are to be closed for tourism temporarily for varied...

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...

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...
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