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Dept finds 40 Irrawaddy dolphins in Gulf survey
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2026
» About 40 Irrawaddy dolphins have been confirmed near the Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao, with clear signs of feeding and breeding behaviour, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Fisheries Act revised amid objections
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/10/2025
» Parliament has approved a controversial amendment to the Fisheries Act, a move the Department of Fisheries insists will balance marine conservation with the livelihoods of fisherfolk.
Thai Oil says Si Racha spill contained
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2025
» Thai Oil Plc says a crude oil spill in the sea near its refinery in Chon Buri province has been contained, with no visible traces of oil remaining in the area.
Minister to address dugong, seagrass crisis
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/12/2024
» Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on is scheduled to visit Trang on Saturday to assess the dugong population and the crisis of seagrass ecosystem degradation.
Park battles rising tide of rubbish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» According to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials, marine officers will step up their work collecting floating rubbish around the popular Koh Phi Phi beach, which has been swept in by the monsoon season weather cycle.
Oil spill may trigger 'coral abortions'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2023
» Marine experts at the Aquatic Resources Research Institute (Arri) of Chulalongkorn University say Thai Oil's ruptured offshore pipeline in Chon Buri could have a devastating impact on coral and trigger other long-term effects.
Cruise ship has not applied to enter Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2020
» The Marine Department on Wednesday confirmed the cruise ship Westerdam had not yet sought permission to enter Thailand, having already been refused entry by three other countries due to fears of coronavirus infections on board.