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Starved dead whale choked on garbage
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/09/2024
» PHUKET - A pregnant whale found dead on a beach in Phuket on Monday had choked to death after ingesting large amounts of floating garbage.
Park battles rising tide of rubbish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» According to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials, marine officers will step up their work collecting floating rubbish around the popular Koh Phi Phi beach, which has been swept in by the monsoon season weather cycle.
The Ocean Cleanup Launches InterceptorTM 019 Against River Plastic
Published on 02/04/2024
» Marine waste, spurred by improper disposal, severely impacts marine ecosystems. Addressing this urgent issue requires a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach that includes prioritising waste management strategies to prevent ocean-bound waste and performing regular cleanups.
Big clean up after festival, 3,000 digital krathong floated
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/11/2023
» Almost 640,000 krathong, nearly all made from natural material, were collected from Bangkok waterways after Monday’s Loy Krathong festival, when more than 3,000 digital krathongs were also floated in Klong Ong Ang.
A festival of reflection
Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 27/11/2023
» The Loy Krathong festival will be celebrated today and many people will head to rivers, canals and ponds to float their beautifully decorated krathong.
Bad case of krathong guilt?
Published on 26/11/2023
» As the government sets its sights on promoting Thailand as a festival hub, parties concerned are banking on the Loy Krathong Festival to draw out visitors to join in the fun and boost tourism revenue.
New plan expected to cut CO₂ output
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/10/2023
» Thailand's new national energy plan (NEP), which is based on its commitment to serious efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions, is expected to be finalised by the end of this year, says Prasert Sinsukprasert, permanent secretary for energy.
Phuket oil spill fiasco
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2023
» Viral images of villagers and tourists in Phuket cleaning sea turtles covered in oil have been a shock and cast the island province in a negative light.
Plastic showers in the forecast
Published on 25/05/2023
» PARIS: Diplomats from 175 countries gathering in Paris for talks on a global plastics treaty starting on Monday may want to pack an umbrella, but not just because there is a chance of rain.
Get tough on plastics
News, Editorial, Published on 24/05/2023
» As the nation marked World Turtle Day on Tuesday, the caretaker administration made the decision to send Thai delegates to take part in the drafting of an international treaty to regulate the plastic industry, which will take place in Paris later this month.