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Marine tourism likely to face changes in post-Covid world
Published on 25/06/2020
» In the decade prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of tourists visiting 26 marine national parks increased dramatically, with the majority of them coming from China.
Another turtle nest found on Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/06/2020
» SURAT THANI: Another sea turtle nest, this one with about 70 eggs, was found on Koh Samui late on Saturday night, raising the number of nests found on the island this year to 17.
Recovery after Covid-19: Let's make it green
Oped, Published on 20/06/2020
» The world is caught in an unprecedented crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic has swept across our planet, causing enormous human tragedy and economic losses. The focus is now on fighting the pandemic and its immediate consequences. The good news is that Thailand seems to have managed to contain the virus within reasonable limits. Also in Europe, the worst seems to be over. The focus is starting to shift towards how to rebuild our economies. The decision by the Thai government to activate phase 4 of its recovery plan forms an important milestone in this endeavour.
Another turtle nest on Koh Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 16/06/2020
» SURAT THANI: A 15th sea turtle nest has been found on a beach on Koh Samui, bringing the number of eggs found on the island to over 1,000 this year.
Sea turtles return to nest on Koh Samui
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/06/2020
» Sea turtles have been spotted laying eggs on a beach on Koh Samui for the first time in decades.
Rare dolphins spotted
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 08/06/2020
» SURAT THANI: A pod of rare pink dolphins was spotted by a group of tourists in the waters between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan yesterday morning.
Rare turtle lays eggs on Samui
Published on 05/06/2020
» A critically endangered turtle emerged from the sea to lay at least 80 eggs on a beach on Koh Samui just minutes before the start of World Environment Day — one more sign of how wildlife is making the most of the coronavirus pandemic limiting human movement.
Rainy days & getaways
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/06/2020
» Interprovincial travel is now possible, although with restrictions in certain cases. Historical parks and national museums are open. Many beaches are starting to see visitors from different provinces dying for a break from the unprecedented lockdown. Still, it's going to be a long while before tourism reaches the pre-pandemic level.
Samui protects sea turtle nest
Published on 18/05/2020
» SURAT THANI: A structure equipped with a security camera has been built to protect what local residents said is the first sea turtle nest found on a beach in a decade.
Dead dolphin, injured turtles washed ashore
Nujaree Raekrun, Published on 29/04/2020
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A dead bottlenose dolphin and two injured hawksbill sea turtles were found washed ashore in Hua Sai district of this southern province on Tuesday.