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33 'healthy' Irrawaddy dolphins seen in Trat Bay
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» A recent survey in Trat Bay has confirmed the presence of 33 Irrawaddy dolphins, all of which were assessed to be in good health, says the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
Plant species resurfaces after vanishing for over 130 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/01/2026
» A research team from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has confirmed the rediscovery of a plant species believed lost for more than 130 years.
Ayutthaya struggles to keep floods at bay
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/10/2025
» Ayutthaya: Despite trying to adapt to the flooding season, often a problem in Ayutthaya's Sena district, a retired official has learned that living surrounded by floodwaters for three months a year is more challenging than she had anticipated.
Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Pollution Control Department has unveiled a list showing the location of the cleanest beaches for swimming, and the most polluted, in Thailand.
Makers of ‘Jurassic World’ film told to be careful
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of Jurassic World 4 in national parks in the South but said the production must not damage the environment.
Rare white whale evades search team
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/01/2024
» Although a search for a white Omura's whale proved fruitless on Tuesday, a research team found four other Omura's whales (Balaenoptera omurai) near Koh Hae, off Phuket, instead.
Maya Bay to close again for 2 months
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2022
» Maya Bay, which reopened to tourist on Jan 1 after being off-limits for over three years, will be closed again from August to September for the purposes of natural rehabilitation.
Netflix seen as a partner to help promote Thai tourism
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/04/2022
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to partner with Netflix to promote the tourism industry as a soft power tool to stimulate the country's economy during the post-pandemic period.
Department of Health poll: Fresh outbreak feared over New Year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2021
» Most respondents in a poll conducted by the Department of Health have expressed concern about another possible outbreak of Covid-19, especially the Omicron variant, if New Year celebrations continue as planned.
Small fishing operators caught in EU dragnet
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2019
» With 116 kilometres of coastline, Pattani is home to one of the largest fisheries in the far South. The abundant seafood hauled from the 5,000-rai Pattani Bay has long been a crucial source of income for local communities.