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TEST YOURSELF: Paradise reborn
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2024
» Koh Phi Phi is a model for eco-friendly travel
Phuket beach road reopens after protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2024
» A development company has reopened a public road giving access to Phuket's Laem Nga beach following a public protest by local residents over its closure.
First group of Chinese visitors arrive
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/10/2020
» The first group of Chinese visitors since the Covid-19 outbreak forced the closure of Thailand's borders in March arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport from Shanghai on Tuesday.
Mayor warns of possible beach closure
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/06/2020
» The mayor of Muang Saen Suk municipality in Chon Buri on Sunday warned that Bang Saen beach could face another closure if tourists fail to follow Covid-19 safety rules.
Crowds flock as beach reopens
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2020
» Popular beaches had many visitors on Wednesday's first public holiday since their closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic two months ago, with Bang Saen beach in Chon Buri very busy.
Pattaya closes eight beaches
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2020
» The Pattaya City municipality has ordered the closure of beaches at eight locations from Saturday to May 31, as part of the effort to contain Covid-19.
TEST YOURSELF: Saving the sea
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/10/2019
» Local activists and volunteers team up to clean Koh Lanta
Maya Bay to remain closed till mid-2021
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation decided on Wednesday to extend the closure of world-famous Maya Bay for another two years. It is now due to reopen in the middle of 2021.
Thousands stung in Australian jellyfish 'invasion'
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2019
» SYDNEY: Highly venomous jellyfish have stung more than three thousand people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, authorities said Monday, forcing the closure of several beaches.
Maya Bay closure upsets tour firms
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2018
» The closure of the famous tourist site, Maya Bay in Krabi, to visitors has been extended to allow the damaged marine ecosystem to fully recover, drawing immediate protests from tour operators.