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Fresh plan to reopen Koh Phayam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2021
» Ranong: Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit, said he will propose the "Koh Phayam Connect" tourism campaign to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Land Bridge threatens island gem
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 10/06/2024
» Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province.
Govt seeks answer on ship attack
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» The government has lodged a formal protest with the Myanmar government, after a fleet of Thai fishing boats were attacked off the waters of Ranong on Saturday.
New zoning in Rayong shields coastal areas, biodiversity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially designated new marine and coastal protection zones around Koh Phayam in Ranong, citing the area's rich biodiversity and the increasing environmental threats from tourism, fishing and coastal development.
Roaming in the gloaming
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/11/2020
» It was pouring like crazy. I was lucky to find refuge in a noodle shop before getting soaked. It had rained twice since the morning. So far, including the days when I was on Koh Phayam, I never got a chance to shoot -- or even see -- a clear blue sky.
Govt gets tough in bid to protect coral reefs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2020
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has issued two orders prohibiting fishing and other activities that can harm coral reefs in four southern provinces and the "Maldives of Thailand" -- Phayam Island.
31 crew from Thai boats ‘taken into Myanmar’
Reuters and Post Reporters, Published on 30/11/2024
» A Myanmar navy patrol boat opened fire on a group of Thai fishing boats off the coast of Ranong province on Saturday, causing one fisherman to drown, and detained 31 crew members from one of the boats, the Thai Ministry of Defence said.
Cabinet nod to protect coastal areas
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved three ministerial notifications about measures to protect the environment in the three Andaman coastal provinces of Phangnga, Krabi and Ranong.
Thailand seeks release of fishing crew, protests Myanmar attack on boats
Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2024
» Authorities are negotiating for the release of four Thai crew members arrested with a fishing boat towed to Myanmar and protesting against a gun attack on 15 fishing boats early Saturday morning.
Film festival
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/03/2019
» The 7th Thailand International Film Destination Festival has been kicked off to promote the country as a top destination for film locations.