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Phuket to turn landfill into a park
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/04/2026
» Phuket plans to transform a vast landfill into a public park within two years, as authorities move to address more than two million tonnes of accumulated waste that officials warn could threaten the environment and tourism industry.
Blaze at Songkhla landfill damages 50 rai, air quality monitored
Published on 23/04/2026
» SONGKHLA — A fire that broke out early Thursday at the Songkhla City municipal landfill damaged about 50 rai (80,000 square metres) of the site before being brought under control, with authorities warning nearby residents to stay alert for potential health effects.
Fiji villagers reject plan for 'Pacific ashtray' in beach paradise
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» SYDNEY - An Australian billionaire's plan to burn rubbish for energy in Fiji amounts to "waste colonialism" and risks spoiling a "beach paradise", villagers and the Pacific nation's UN ambassador said.
Phuket dump blaze finally extinguished
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2026
» PHUKET – Firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze at the Phuket City municipal landfill after a battle lasting 30 hours .
Phuket dump still burning, garbage deliveries halted
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/04/2026
» PHUKET – Firefighters were still battling persistent flare-ups at the Phuket City municipal landfill on Sunday, more than 24 hours after the blaze erupted.
Phuket city residents warned of smoke from landfill fire
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/04/2026
» PHUKET - Residents in the Saphan Hin area of Muang district on this tourist island are warned to wear masks to protect against dust and smoke following a landfill fire on Saturday.
Sri Trang Gloves Secures Global Sustainable Finance Award for Manufacturing Excellence.
Published on 08/04/2026
» Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Public Company Limited (STGT), Global Leader in the Sustainable Manufacturing and Distribution of Rubber Gloves, has been honored with the “Best Sustainability-Linked Loan – Manufacturing” award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2026, under the ASEAN Deal Awards – Thailand category. The award ceremony was held on 31 March 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China. This recognition underscores STGT’s strong commitment to integrating environmental goals into its financial strategy and highlights its tangible progress in advancing sustainable finance.
'Off The Radar, We Rise' addresses artistic precarity
Life, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre presents "Off The Radar, We Rise", an art exhibition and project that addresses issues of security and precarity within the field of contemporary art, at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 7th floor, until May 31.
Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough
AFP, Published on 25/03/2026
» SHIBUSHI — Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan -- more from seniors than babies -- but a recycling breakthrough has given them a new lease of life, one hot mess at a time.
Valuing electronic waste
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/03/2026
» The trio of Advanced Info Service (AIS), Central Group and Japan Airlines have strengthened their collaboration on environmental, social and governance (ESG) missions to ensure an improved and sustainable future.