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Reports filed over water dump
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/02/2026
» The government is taking legal action against a private contractor accused of discharging untreated wastewater and sewage into the sea off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Chon Buri.
Lufthansa and FedEx to invest $600 million in Philippines
Published on 05/02/2026
» Lufthansa and FedEx Corp are investing more than $600 million for separate facilities in a former US air base in the Philippines as the country moves to attract more foreign capital, according to a senior government official.
Contractor discharges black water into Jomtien sea
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black near Pattaya on Monday.
Drainage contractor discharged black water into Jomtien sea
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 03/02/2026
» PATTAYA - The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black on Monday.
Phuket looks to resort model to tackle waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/01/2026
» Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste.
IWA and AIT Co-organise the 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition
Published on 17/12/2025
» The International Water Association’s 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition was successfully held in Bangkok, from 8 to 12 December, bringing together water professionals and other key actors, from researchers through to government officials, to advance solutions for low- and middle-income countries.
Chevron Honoured for Thai Development and Social Impact
Published on 11/12/2025
» Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. has received the prestigious “Thai Development Award” from Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, in recognition of its long-standing “Lower Carbon Biogas Rubber Project”. Running for more than a decade, the initiative has delivered measurable results by reducing the environmental impact of smoked rubber sheet production while lowering costs and increasing income for farmers. Chevron was also honoured with the “AMCHAM Corporate Social Impact Award” at the Platinum level for the 16th consecutive year. The award was presented by Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand. Ms. Pornsuree Konanta, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., accepted both awards at the AMCHAM Corporate Social Impact Awards 2025 ceremony held at Hotel Nikko Bangkok.
Bangkokians give governor Chadchart high marks: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2025
» A majority of Bangkok residents are satisfied with the performance of Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after three and a half years in office, an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration shows.
Bangkok to Host Major Global Water Summit
Published on 02/12/2025
» Thailand is set to welcome more than 2,500 global water experts from 90 countries to the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025, taking place from 8–12 December 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The five-day event aims to drive strengthened international cooperation in water, sanitation, innovation, and public utility development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Authorities insist flood death toll won’t surpass 1,000
Published on 02/12/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has rejected claims of excessively underreported flood deaths, insisting the figures it has released are accurate.