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Unesco status urged in Andaman
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2022
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is preparing to nominate three conservancy sites in the Andaman Sea to Unesco for recognition.
Nature bounces back
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2020
» While humans are struggling to survive the Covid-19 outbreak, nature is gradually rehabilitating after being ruined by tourism for years. For two months running, 133 national parks have been closed and Thai citizens have been observing strict travel restrictions, making it the perfect time for animals to enjoy their lives without any distraction.
Japanese tourist killed by propeller on dive trip
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/01/2018
» Phangnga: A Japanese tourist has died after her leg was slashed by a boat's propeller during a group dive near the Similan archipelago in southern Thailand.
Dead sea: Tourism adding heat to bleaching emergency
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/06/2016
» A Chinese woman was perplexed when she saw that her luggage was causing concern as it passed through an X-ray scanner at Don Mueang airport.
Islands off Phangnga may be shut
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/05/2016
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources might close Koh Khai Nui, Koh Khai Nok and Koh Khai Nai off Phangnga province after finding more than 80% of coral reefs have been damaged due to heavy tourist activities.
Support our ecosystem
News, Editorial, Published on 21/05/2016
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation deserves praise for its decision to close the popular tourist spot Koh Tachai off the coast of Phangnga indefinitely to allow the island's ecosystem to recover from degradation caused by excessive tourist activity.
Marine parks shut shop for rehabilitation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2016
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has temporarily closed several marine national parks for the rehabilitation of natural resources affected by heavy tourism.
Tachai Island closed: Tourism damage to environment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/05/2016
» Small island in Phang Nga to be closed to save it from over-tourism (food-stalls, speed boats, thousands of tourists).
Koh Tachai island off Phangnga closed indefinitely
Online Reporters, Published on 16/05/2016
» The shoreline, beaches and coral reefs around Koh Tachai island in the Similan National Park off Phangnga province will be off-limits to all visitors for an indefinite period, starting Oct 15, according to authorities.
Water wonders
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 09/05/2016
» The Andaman Sea covers coasts in several provinces of western Thailand, including Phang-nga and Phuket. As well as featuring a number of scenic islands, the Andaman Sea is full of natural sources.