Two Chinese Tourists Officially Charged After Starfish Incident in Phuket
Phuket -
Concern has been rising after photos of divers touching starfish under the sea in Phuket went viral on Thai social media.
The issue has been brought to light by the Facebook page ‘Monsoon Garbage...
Man Arrested with Blacktip Reef Sharks in Phuket
Phuket –
A man was arrested with four black tip reef sharks at Panwa Cape in Wichit.
The Phuket Marine Resources Conservation Center told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (May 2nd) that they have arrested a...
UPDATE: Phuket company allegedly connected to Chinese “mafia” boss Tuhao charged for having snakes...
Phuket –
Charges have been pressed against a caretaker for illegal possession of snakes at a company which is reportedly related to the alleged Chinese “mafia” boss ‘Tuhao’.
Our previous story:
Law enforcement officers inspected multiple...
UPDATE: Stray Dog Caught after Tourist Attacked on Ao Nang Beach in Krabi
Krabi –
Officials found and caught a stray dog on Ao Nang beach after a tourist was bitten.
Our previous story:
A Thai tourist who was on holiday with his American wife was attacked by stray dogs...
Lots of Dead Shellfish Cause Foul Odor Around Rawai Lake
Phuket –
Officials inspected a lake in Rawai after lots of dead shellfish caused a bad smell to permeate the area.
The Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (June 14th) they...
Monkey caught after reportedly disturbing residents in Thalang, Phuket
Thalang –
A monkey was caught after reportedly disturbing local residents and damaging houses in Thalang.
The director of the Khao Phra Thaeo Nature and Wildlife Education Center, Mr. Pongchart Chuahom, told The Phuket Express yesterday...
Leatherback Sea Turtle Rescued from Fishing Net in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
A leather back sea turtle has been rescued after being stuck in fishing net in the Khura Buri district.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that...
Whale Shark Spotted at Maya Bay in Krabi
Krabi –
A huge whale shark was sighted at Maya Bay in Ao Nang, Krabi.
Mr. Winit Toh Lang, 50, a long-tailed boat captain told the Phuket Express that over the past weekend he was travelling...
Leatherback Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Phang Nga Beach
Phang Nga-
A sea turtle laid eggs on a beach in Takua Thung district.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that this morning (January 28th) a leatherback sea turtle mother...
Teachers, medical practitioners join fight to end dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam
PRESS RELEASE:
Vietnam’s education sector and traditional medicine community are spearheading efforts to end the dog and cat meat trade – a significant step forward for animal welfare from two of the country’s most influential...
