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New zoning in Rayong shields coastal areas, biodiversity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially designated new marine and coastal protection zones around Koh Phayam in Ranong, citing the area's rich biodiversity and the increasing environmental threats from tourism, fishing and coastal development.
Bleaching affects reefs in Phangnga, Krabi
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/05/2024
» Seven coral bleaching sites have been found in Moo Koh Surin National Park in Phangnga, and up to 70% of the coral fields around Krabi's Phi Phi Island also suffer from bleaching problems, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DMCR) said.
Artificial reef innovation under way
Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2023
» The Department of Fisheries and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) have signed an agreement on developing artificial reefs from carbon dioxide-based mineral stones.
Maya Bay closing for natural rehabilitation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2023
» KRABI: Maya Bay -- made world famous by the Hollywood blockbuster The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio 23 years ago -- will be closed for two months during the monsoon season for the purposes of natural rehabilitation.
22 oil leaks, 507 tonnes of waste in one year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2023
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported 22 incidents of oil leaks in the Gulf of Thailand and a total of 507 tonnes of rubbish collected from the seas around the country last year, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul.
More help for at-risk marine species
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2023
» Researchers are looking into the potential returns from certifying Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Trat, Trang and Pattani provinces as a means to make money to help endangered marine species.
Songkhla Lake wants rid of eyesore boats
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2023
» Songkhla: Local leaders and civic groups are calling for help funding the removal of 115 Vietnamese fishing vessels seized since 2014 and left unattended in Songkhla Lake ever since.
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.
Concern as slick moves to Samet
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2022
» RAYONG: Authorities are concerned about the massive oil leak from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand, which is now bearing down on Prao Bay in Koh Samet.
'Disaster area' slick drives away visitors
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/01/2022
» Rayong: Mae Ramphueng beach in this eastern province has been declared a disaster area after oil leaking from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand washed ashore and blackened the sand.