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Similan Islands closed to tourists due to severe weather
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2025
» Thailand’s Similan Islands National Park are temporarily closed to tourists on Monday and Tuesday due to severe summer storms and strong winds affecting the area.
Similan Islands closed to tourists Monday, Tuesday due to severe weather
Online Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand’s renowned Similan Islands National Park will be temporarily closed to tourists from on Monday and Tuesday due to severe summer storms and strong winds affecting the area. Authorities have cited safety concerns as thunderstorms and waves exceeding two metres have been reported in the Andaman Sea region.
Voices from Chana
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Rainbow Warrior is used to promote Greenpeace campaigns and is a symbol of protecting the environment and human rights. It was launched on April 29, 1978, against whaling in Iceland and the ship later visited Thailand to promote action against incinerators in Phuket in 2000.
Bleaching forces diving site closures
News, Published on 25/05/2024
» Snorkelling and diving sites at several marine national parks in five provinces have been closed due to the worsening coral bleaching situation.
Illegal Russian tour guide arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/03/2024
» PHUKET: A Russian man was arrested for working as illegally as a tour guide in Thalang district of this resort island province on Friday.
French tourist drowns off Similan islands
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/01/2024
» PHANGNGA: A French man drowned while snorkelling off the Similan islands on Friday afternoon.
Tourism faces rivals in China campaign
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2023
» The Thai tourism industry is unfazed by more intense competition from other countries also offering visa exemptions to Chinese visitors as Thailand still claims the largest market share from the mainland and expenditure has risen per trip, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Envoys tour Andaman Coast
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2023
» Diplomats from 28 countries visited the Andaman Coast under an invitation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to showcase the success of royal initiatives for social development in the South.
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.
Samui Jazz fest returns
Life, Published on 19/05/2022
» Samui Summer Jazz 2022 music festival returns this year to Koh Samui after an eight-year hiatus. Tickets for the six-night programme from June 7-12 are available online through samuisummerjazz.com or the Google Form forms.gle/X2HDVBx9yfRq9KKL9.