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Experts hail 'golden year' for wildlife
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2020
» The easing of coral bleaching and absence of tourists due to the Covid-19 pandemic is spurring hopes of restoring years of damage to marine ecosystems, according to Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a well-known marine scientist.
'Beach' balm: Maya Bay's ecosystem recovering, says dept
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2018
» The ecology of the famed Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island in Krabi is making a gradual recovery with the number of corals and sightings of reef sharks off the coast on the upswing, according to Chongkhlai Wongphongsathon, deputy director-general of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Maya Bay's coral 50% destroyed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2018
» Certain chemicals in sunscreen products are to blame for the death of more than half of the corals at the famed Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island in Krabi, said Songtham Suksawang, director of the National Park Office.
PM's cash splurge continues in Ranong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised to inject more cash into development schemes to help the beautiful yet sedate seaside province of Ranong reach its full potential.
Ecologist rates Thai coral reef decay rate as alarming
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2018
» The total area experiencing coral reef damage in Thailand has increased from 30% to 77% in just one decade, according to marine ecologist Asst Prof Thon Thamrongnawasawat.