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New Koh Kut tourism campaign launched
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 23/11/2024
» TRAT - Koh Kut has many interesting beaches to offer that are often overlooked, according to the local Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) office, which has launched a new campaign to promote the island’s attractions during the peak season from now until April.
Sludge seen along beach in Rayong
News, Published on 13/02/2022
» Sludge from the most recent oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand has washed ashore in Rayong province's Mae Ramphueng beach despite authorities insisting the issue is under control.
CNY visitors steer clear of Rayong after oil spill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2022
» More than 500 people have over the past three days lodged complaints with the government over the impact of pollution from a burst undersea oil pipe off the coast of Rayong after 40% of hotel and resort bookings in the area were cancelled.
Koh Samet declared 'safe' from oil slick
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2022
» Beaches on Koh Samet remain free from pollution by the oil slick that spread from a broken pipeline in the sea off Map Ta Phut, in Rayong, last week, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Tuesday.
Star Petroleum to pay for clean-up
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2022
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) will establish a committee to evaluate environmental damage caused by a marine oil spill some 20 kilometres off the coast of Rayong province that occurred last week.
Samet SOS: fight to keep oil slick at bay
Published on 30/01/2022
» Authorities are trying to contain an oil slick that has already damaged a stretch of coast in Rayong before it reaches the western shore of famous island Koh Samet.
Suriya: 5,000-litre slick to be cleared Thursday
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2022
» Some 5,000 litres of oil slick off Rayong province should be cleared up on Thursday after an estimated 50,000 litres of crude oil leaked from an undersea pipeline near Map Ta Phut on Tuesday, Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said.
Oil spill heads for Koh Samet
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2022
» An oil spill flowing towards Koh Samet is hitting the island's tourism as operators could face many cancellations, as happened with a previous spill at Ao Phrao in July 2013.
Oil spill endangers fragile recovery on Koh Samet
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/01/2022
» An oil spill flowing towards Koh Samet is dampening the island's tourism outlook as operators could face an influx of cancellations, as happened with a previous leak at Ao Phrao in July 2013.
Koh Samet reopens for general tourism
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/08/2021
» Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park in Rayong has opened for overnight stays for tourists, however, other attractions in the park are still closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.